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I have always had irregular painful& heavy periods. am 21 and a virgin. last two periods have just been dark brown painless discharge. should i worry?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Brown = blood: Brown is simply old blood. Consider starting birth control to help regulate your menstrual cycle.

Answered 11/14/2013

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A member asked:

I have always had irregular painful& heavy periods. am 21 and a virgin. last two periods have just been dark brown painless discharge. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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