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I started cramping a week before my usual period & tonight the cramps were much heavier than ever. blood is a redish brownish color? why?
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Don't worry about: color . Color of menstrual blood is usually not of clinical significance. Change is timing might be related to imbalance of estrogen & progesterone. Take care.
Answered 11/16/2014
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Heavier flow: with cramping may be due to hormonal fluctuations. NSAIDS like Advil or Aleve (naproxen) will control both bleeding and cramping ( assuming that you are not allergic to these medications)
Answered 11/16/2014
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