A member asked:

I am suppose to be getting my period tomorrow. but today i just had some brownish discharge. i do have polycycstic ovarian syndrome. should i worry ?

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Dr. John Paas answered

No: You may need to see a doctor for an evaluation if this persists, but a small amount of brownish discharge, provided no other symptoms are present, is unlikely to be a cause for concern.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 1/18/2014

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A member asked:

I am suppose to be getting my period tomorrow. but today i just had some brownish discharge. i do have polycycstic ovarian syndrome. should i worry ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Paas answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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