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I had my period 2 weeks ago, and now i've been having brown discharge. is that just old blood and cleaning out my system? is that normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ovulation: Many women have spotting or light bleeding due to ovulation - that usually is about 2 weeks after the last period started.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I had my period 2 weeks ago, and now i've been having brown discharge. is that just old blood and cleaning out my system? is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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