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I always get brown stringy to fairly liquid discharge for 1-2 days before the actual menstrual bleeding starts. what does this mean?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Secretory phase: This is premenstrual secretions from the menstrual lining. The brown is a small amount of blood because the lining is starting to break down prior to shedding.

Answered 10/18/2012

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A member asked:

I always get brown stringy to fairly liquid discharge for 1-2 days before the actual menstrual bleeding starts. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

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