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A clear thick mucus discharge with a little blood in it that only happened once means?5 months postpartum and due for period on the 1st-3rd; varies ?

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Varied: Mucous discharge can be due to many potential causes, and many of them are infection related. Analysis of the flora in your vagina can help aid a diagnosis. It may also be normal. Your doctor will help you figure it out.

Answered 3/27/2018

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