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My period is always brown now. why is that? i had my iud removed in april. i'm still overweight, not very sexual, and brown menstrual cycles.

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Old clots: you are likely spotting or having irregular menses. if overweight, you may have problems with ovulation. ask your doctor to screen you for PCOS and thyroid dysfunction.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/3/2015

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A member asked:

My period is always brown now. why is that? i had my iud removed in april. i'm still overweight, not very sexual, and brown menstrual cycles.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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