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Light brown spotting and discharge when i whipe on nexplanon birthcontrol can this be normal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Brown spotting: generally means "old blood"...You may be experiencing some "breakthrough spotting:. A change in your contraceptive may be indicated, Speak with your OB-GYN. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 9/17/2019

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