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I used to have a thick dark red period with lots of clots. now, since having baby, i'm having bright red thin periods that are later brown. ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Normal variation: usually due to hormonal fluctuations and age. Monitor your cycles; however this is not umcommon.

Answered 4/12/2015

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A member asked:

I used to have a thick dark red period with lots of clots. now, since having baby, i'm having bright red thin periods that are later brown. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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