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Hi my period was due on the 12th i had brown discharge on the 2nd and iv been bleeding since with clots and it's now the 15th is this normal thanks ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably period: The brown discharge was likely a light period. Brown is usually just old blood. I would check a home pregnancy test to make sure. If it continues for a few cycles then see your obgyn. If you would like better menstrual cycle control consider starting birth control.

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Answered 3/15/2015

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A member asked:

Hi my period was due on the 12th i had brown discharge on the 2nd and iv been bleeding since with clots and it's now the 15th is this normal thanks ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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