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I have been having dark brown to black slime come out while i am not on my period. what does this mean?

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Dr. Heather Pickett answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Timing?: How often? Does it smell? Do you have a temperature or stomach pain?

Answered 4/8/2015

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