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I started my period on wednesday and it was normal, but i'm still bleeding lightly and it's a brown colour, what does this mean?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Menstruation: The brown color means older blood. 6-7 day duration is not unusual for a cycle. Is that unusual for you?

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I started my period on wednesday and it was normal, but i'm still bleeding lightly and it's a brown colour, what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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