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Im getting a dark discarge before my period is this normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: To have some dark discharge for a couple days before the period starts in common. The lining of the uterus begins to break down a bit before the full onset of the period - that would potentially cause some dark discharge or even light spotting.

Answered 12/14/2013

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