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I have thick brown discharge and i am a week out from my period.. never had this before. on birth control for almost 2 years..

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Brown ,means old: Blood.Since it's accompanied by a thick discharge ,it could be a vaginal infection.Have it checked.

Answered 1/16/2016

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A member asked:

I have thick brown discharge and i am a week out from my period.. never had this before. on birth control for almost 2 years..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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