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A member asked:

I was having contractions and preterm labor last nite, today im cramping and have a dark brown slimy discharge... is it from the exam i had last nite ?

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Could be: Could be, but we don't know. It could be your mucous plug or ruptured membrane. You should be seen again.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/24/2012

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