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My period was a reddish brown color and foul odor, what does that mean?
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Possible infection : Normal Menstrual blood can range from bright red to dark brown, watery to clotty in consistency. A foul odor could be a sign of a vaginal infection and needs to be evaluated by a medical provider
Answered 7/20/2017
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