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5days before period. have small amount of brownish discharge. have had this before other menstrual cycles. is this normal? when should i be concerned?

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Normal.: It sounds like pre-menstrual symptom. Vaginal discharge is normal . Brownish color is due to old blood in the vagina from previous period. You should be concerned if it is large amount and persistent.

Answered 7/6/2016

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