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I'm noticing thick dark brown discharge whenever i wipe since a week before my period is due. i haven't had my period yet. what could it be?

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consult ob/gyn: Get pregnancy test done serum and urine, go to ob/gyn for further evaluation.

Answered 1/13/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This is likely old,: Deoxygenated blood. Timing may be related to hormone imbalance.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 3/29/2016

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