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What does it mean when i have bleed medium brown period blood for a few hours?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Timing? : If its at the regular time then it's just a weird cycle. If its at the wrong time then it's just breakthrough bleeding. If it continues the next few cycles then see your doctor. Brown just means old blood.

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Answered 12/26/2022

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