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My period started this morning and it was bright red. now in the afternoon it is brown, thick and takes the texture as poop. what is going on?
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Blood clots: Passing blood clots occasionally during your period may be normal but when this becomes a regular occurrence you need to see your doctor as various problems may be the cause of this such as fibroid, pregnancy,hormonal changes etc.Your blood count would need to be checked also to make sure you are not anemic
Answered 7/30/2014
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Normal: Sometimes in a cycle the uterus needs a deeper cleaning. This older de-oxygenated blood is brown. It is normal.
Answered 7/30/2014
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