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A member asked:

I been having some unhealthy period problems. the color is either black or brown.what could possibly be the problem?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not to worry: Brown to black just means your uterus is expelling older, deoxygenated blood.

Dr Hand agreed

Answered 11/13/2013

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