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Hi, i'm on a hormonal birth control (depo) and don't usually get my period. however, i have experienced spotting twice before. right now, i have some brown vaginal discharge but i'm not sure if it is spotting or an infection?

Q: hi, i'm on a hormonal birth control (depo) and don't usually get my period. however, i have experienced spotting twice before. right now, i have some brown vaginal discharge but i'm not sure if it is spotting or an infection?

: Infection of the vagina (vaginitis) usually causes other symptoms such as burning, itching, discharge with foul odor, etc.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Infection of the vagina (vaginitis) usually causes other symptoms such as burning, itching, discharge with foul odor, etc.

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Answered 5/17/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm on a hormonal birth control (depo) and don't usually get my period. however, i have experienced spotting twice before. right now, i have some brown vaginal discharge but i'm not sure if it is spotting or an infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Bodell agreed

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