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I have some brown instead of blood during my period for one week?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Timing? : If its at the regular time then it's just a weird cycle. If its at the wrong time then it's just breakthrough bleeding. If it continues the next few cycles then see your doctor. Brown just means old blood.

Answered 1/3/2016

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Old blood: That's usually a sign of old blood, which is common and not dangerous.

Answered 11/16/2012

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