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What does redish-brown mucus discharge mean? the second week after my period

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Dr. Robert Keller answered

Old blood: Several possibilities: old blood from cyst or lining of uterus, infection, trauma or medications. Easy to solve: have your doc take a look.

Answered 6/26/2013

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