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How to prevent brown discharge caused by birth control?

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Exam : You need a pelvic exam and also cultures to make sure no infection,you need to see a obgyn .ocps donot cause brown discharge

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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