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What could it mean if i have brown discharge lately, i have no other symptoms relating to vaginal infections and am on birth control close to having my period?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Should be okay: Occasional break thru bleeding, is normal. If this happens every month, talk to your doctor.

Answered 4/22/2020

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A member asked:

What could it mean if i have brown discharge lately, i have no other symptoms relating to vaginal infections and am on birth control close to having my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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