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The past two periods it has been brown and not red, but have been having cramps like my normal period. should i be worried?

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No: Brown can be the new red for periods if the lining of the womb is minimal.

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I wouldn't worry.: The color of menstrual blood is not usually clinically significant. Brown blood is older blood being cleaned from the uterus. Regarding lack of cramps - there can be some variability with menses.

Answered 11/19/2014

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