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I have been having brown discharge for about a week now, this started after i had my period. what could be the cause and how can i treat it?

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Dr. Daniel Bates answered

Please see your doc: Persistent brown or light bloody discharge can be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia or trichominasis . You should see your doctor and be tested.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have been having brown discharge for about a week now, this started after i had my period. what could be the cause and how can i treat it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Bates answered

Dr Fried agreed

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