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I finished my period 5 days ago. had back pain for around 3 days and now a really dark black/brown discharge kind of like a period. what's happening?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Check pregnancy: Since some of these can be signs of early pregnancy, please rule it out, if applicable in your case, with a simple urine pregnancy test. If not let your net to cycle guide your next step. Feel better

Answered 8/23/2015

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