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A member asked:

Period started dark brown to dark black monday, and has not turned red yet, is this a problem to be concerned.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not a problem: Color of menstrual blood is usually of no clinical significance. Take care.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/27/2015

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