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Not pregnant have brown mucus when i wipe my period came earlier this month if it is just old blood how long will it last n no pain or smell when to worri?

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Vaginal D/C: Sometimes this can be normal and your period may be off due to stress or ovarian cysts. It it continues to happen you may need to have a pelvic u/s and labs.

Answered 11/25/2013

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