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I having brown spotting 4 days before & 2 days after period. 3 days heavy flow in between. so total is 9 days . this is normal? i'm intend to conceive

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds normal : It sounds like you are still having regular cyclic monthly periods. This would be normal. Brown just means old blood. It turns brown when it has been sitting at the back of the vagina. Birth control would help regulate your cycles but if you are trying to conceive you may want to hold off for now.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I having brown spotting 4 days before & 2 days after period. 3 days heavy flow in between. so total is 9 days . this is normal? i'm intend to conceive

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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