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6 days late on my period, brownish discharge when i wipe and breast are not sore?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably period: The brown discharge was likely a light period. Brown is usually just old blood. I would check a home pregnancy test to make sure. If it continues for a few cycles then see your obgyn.

Answered 12/9/2013

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