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My period is supposed to start tomorrow and i've had dark brown discharge for two days. what could this mean?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Brown = blood: Brown is usually old blood. This is likely you period although it may be an abnormal one for you.

Answered 4/19/2015

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