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Cramps. took tampon out and was covered in brown blood and just a dot of red blood, then later pink blood. what is this?my period was late by a day.

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Probably normal: If your discharge becomes smelly or persists, see your doctor.

Answered 12/9/2013

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