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First day today and i have mild cramps but my period looks weird. it's reddish brown, thick, gooey and tar like but it's not heavy. is that normal?

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

Heavy bleeding: Could be you are bleeding heavier than usual.Give your gynecologist a call

Answered 8/15/2014

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A member asked:

First day today and i have mild cramps but my period looks weird. it's reddish brown, thick, gooey and tar like but it's not heavy. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Schmidt answered

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