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A member asked:

My period came 4 days early (im 17 and usually have regular cycles). bled for 5 days as usual. is it normal for blood to turn brown on day 4-6?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes: It is old blood that is degenerating by changing colors.

Dr Radovic and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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