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A member asked:
Purposefully skipped my period while on birthcontrol and now i'm having my period. why is the blood brownish red?
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Old blood: Blood retained in uterus becomes brown. Not a cause for concern.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Older: When you have your period, if the blood comes out right away it will be bright red. If the blood is slower coming out it begins to darken - tat is still normal.
Answered 5/6/2013
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