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A member asked:

Isn't it abnormal for your period to be dark brown after a miscarriage?

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Dr. Janice Alexander answered

Yes!: After a miscarriage, the dark brown signifies old blood. Not unusual.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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