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Is it normal to bleed out brown & have clots during the first few days of my menstrual period?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: This is called premenstrual spotting (though more than that for you)-if this is a new thing, you should be evaluated. It is not necessarily bad.

Answered 8/1/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to bleed out brown & have clots during the first few days of my menstrual period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

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