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Periods are regular(5-7days)but for months have at least 8 days of brown/black discharge, cramping and back pain. dr appt in 10 days. what could it be?
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Likely a natural: Variation on your pattern. Since you are losing more blood than usual, you may wish to take over the counter iron supplement and discuss the risk of anemia with your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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