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I have just started my period and i have brown discharge but there's no blood. is this normal?

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Probably: Some brown discharge at the beginning of your period is not uncommon, and not a sign of any problem in itself. At age 48 your hormones are likely changing, and your periods may be lighter and less frequent as you get closer to menopause.

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Answered 3/19/2016

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