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A member asked:

My period ended 2 days ago.but today i went to the bathroomits pink when i wipe putin a tampon and it came out red and brown.only pink when i wipe.?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Probably residual : It's probably residual menstrual material finishing your period.

Answered 2/15/2013

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