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Should period blood be bright red through out its duration or should it change to a brownish colour towards the end ?

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Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

Depends: The color may vary and change as you go through life. It is not uncommon to have brownish spotting right before or after you the begins or ends.

Answered 10/8/2012

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A member asked:

Should period blood be bright red through out its duration or should it change to a brownish colour towards the end ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

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