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Why do i have brown period blood when im on with little pain?

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

less menses: Blood when exposed to air will oxidize and gradually turn brown (think of how a scab's color changes). So if you have light menses it will often be darker in color. Also less cramps because less prostaglandins produced. All good!

Answered 10/24/2013

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