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Very light pink/brown discharge a week before period is due w cramps. on bc for over 7yrs- did not miss any pills. first time this has happened.

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Call Primary or Gyn: No new unusual discharge that you have not had before,I would speak to your doctor.Any unprotected sex ? Any other symptoms? could be normal or coudl be somethings else. Her is a color guide to discharge https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322232.php

Answered 2/10/2019

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