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For the past two months i've had really light, brown/black periods. what's wrong??

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Menstrual color: The color of menstrual is not something one needs to pay attention too. It merely reflects how long the blood has been sitting in the back of the vagina. If you would like better menstrual cycle control consider birth control

Answered 9/3/2014

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