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I just got over my period like a few days to over a week ago. now discharging again it started off as a light brownish red now its heavy dark brown?

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Pregnancy?: If pregnancy is possible, check a test. Otherwise, this is hard to sort out with limited information. Consider calling your doctor for a visit.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2014

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