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I got my period 5 days early first it was brown after a day it got heavy and lasted for 4 days two days later i notice brown discharge should i be wor?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds ok: It sounds like you just started your period a few days earlier than usual. Brown is just the color of old blood. Consider birth control if you want more cycle control.

Answered 6/2/2014

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A member asked:

I got my period 5 days early first it was brown after a day it got heavy and lasted for 4 days two days later i notice brown discharge should i be wor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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