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Period is 4 days late. yesterday had some thick spoting then today had some brown smelly discharge followed by smelly dark blood.what could it be?

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Dr. Saul Hymes answered

Could indicate STD: Could just be an atypical late period but if you've previously been regular, any change in the smell and character of vaginal discharge can indicate a vaginal infection, some of which are STD's. You should be checked by your gynecologist.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

Period is 4 days late. yesterday had some thick spoting then today had some brown smelly discharge followed by smelly dark blood.what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Saul Hymes answered

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