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I think my period has just finished but there's this brown discharge which smells funny what could it be a sign off?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Old blood/tissue: During your period, the lining of your uterus is shed and expelled through your vagina as red blood and tissue. At times, some blood is retained in the vagina and turns brown, before leaking out. It is nothing to worry about. Take Care!

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

I think my period has just finished but there's this brown discharge which smells funny what could it be a sign off?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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