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My period is dark brown what does this means?
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Normal: Nothing. It is your period. Brown is blood that is without any oxygen.
Answered 12/28/2013
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Old blood: Old menstrual blood that is breaking down will change colors from red to brown.
Answered 12/27/2013
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