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I just started my period i think and its light brown and my lower stomach hurts but its so light im 27 yrs. old and never had this happen

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Dr. Anne Hale answered

MANY CAUSES: First thing i would do is check a pregnancy test! there are many causes of changes to your menses and cramping such as stress, infections, pregnancy so you might consider being seen by your ob/gyn or primary health care provider.

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Answered 8/23/2016

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