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Is bleeding only brown and light red blood for 5 days considered a period? normally they are heavy and dark red

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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Irregular period: It sounds like you are having an irregular period. It does not sound like anything to worry about at this point.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 10/15/2016

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A member asked:

Is bleeding only brown and light red blood for 5 days considered a period? normally they are heavy and dark red

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Dr Grin agreed

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