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I just started week 5 of my pregnancy. i am having dark brown discharge with white clumps. is this normal?

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Not normal: This is not a normal symptom of pregnancy. You should be evaluated for vaginal infection or problems with the pregnancy.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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