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I have irregular periods and i've been spotting dark brown discharge for 4 days. how can i know if it's my period or something concerning?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It might be: your period. Dark brown discharge is most likely old blood being cleaned from your uterus.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 11/8/2014

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