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I have been having weird brown discharge with like chunks/flakes in it for the past week! i am supposed to start my period in a few days now and i have been on birth control for 4 months now. the discharge doesnt have a foul smell. whats going on?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Vaginal discharge: Colored vaginal discharge often means an infection, or it may be discharge of old blood. If you're sexually active, STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia are possible. Any new or abnormal vaginal discharge should be medically evaluated. Good lucki.

Answered 5/31/2020

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A member asked:

I have been having weird brown discharge with like chunks/flakes in it for the past week! i am supposed to start my period in a few days now and i have been on birth control for 4 months now. the discharge doesnt have a foul smell. whats going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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