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What could be the cause of brown discharge (no smell or pain) in the third week of my bc pills? been on bc for 1.5 years. last period was regular.

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Can be normal: This will occasionally happen, even on BCPs. If it continues for one or two more cycles, get checked.

Answered 12/8/2016

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A member asked:

What could be the cause of brown discharge (no smell or pain) in the third week of my bc pills? been on bc for 1.5 years. last period was regular.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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