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Period 3 days late, really bad unusual painful cramps for 12 hours, bleeding was moderate for 1 day, spotted next day then had brown discharge. why?

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Menstrual cramps: with old menstrual blood mixed with cervical and vaginal mucous. This can be due to hormonal fluctuation, stress, tension, anxiety, illness. This is a good time to see you GYN and get squared away with BC pills which will also regulate your cycle.

Answered 9/28/2016

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