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Slight tissue like discharge a week before period with iron smell- tan in color-what could this be a sign of? thanks!

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Premenstrual spottin: The iron odor is from the iron contained in the hemoglobulin molicule in blood. The tan color is from the small amount of blood. This is a common condition and should not raise concern.

Answered 4/16/2019

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