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1 week before period i always get brown discharge. i'm on birth control pills, and i've had cryosurgery on my cervix already. why is it happening stil?

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Dr. Veena Govila answered

Vaginal discharge: Yes you should go back to see your Dr and get checked again. Get a pelvic exam. May be there is some inflammation or infection . Better get examined.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

1 week before period i always get brown discharge. i'm on birth control pills, and i've had cryosurgery on my cervix already. why is it happening stil?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Veena Govila answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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