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Should i go to the doctors asap for having dark brown discharge? my last period was jan. 29, 2012 and my period is usually between 31-38 days apart but i didn't get my period and on march 25 i started spotting but it was a dark brown discharge and have be

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Dr. Cheryl Winchell answered

Dark : Dark brown usually means old blood. If you use tampons, you may have forgotten to remove one. You should see your physician if there is a chance of pregnancy or if there is a vaginal odor that is abnormal.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Should i go to the doctors asap for having dark brown discharge? my last period was jan. 29, 2012 and my period is usually between 31-38 days apart but i didn't get my period and on march 25 i started spotting but it was a dark brown discharge and have be

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Winchell answered

Dr Ali agreed

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