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I usually get midcycle mucus discharge but clear, this time i have it brownish like that just before the period. is it normal and why brown ?

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Dr. Ted Anderson answered

Blood: Blood tinged mucus will appear brownish because it contains de-oxygenated blood. This frequently occurs around ovulation time (mid-cycle) and is not worrisome.

Answered 7/13/2015

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A member asked:

I usually get midcycle mucus discharge but clear, this time i have it brownish like that just before the period. is it normal and why brown ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ted Anderson answered

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