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A member asked:

I started birth control a week ago, and i usually get my period now but was told i won't. but i'm getting a white discharge and have period symptoms ?

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May be normal: Spotting in the first few months of BCPs can be normal. The white discharge is not and may need treatment if it continues

Dr Saghafi and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/20/2016

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