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I have a normal but heavy period came off 6days ago but now got brown spotting. i had 2 miscarriages, had 1 healthy boy then 2 more miscarriages.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Brown spotting: is probably a result of old menstrual blood mixed with vaginal and cervical mucous. If concerned about pregnancy, do a home pregnancy test.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 9/11/2015

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A member asked:

I have a normal but heavy period came off 6days ago but now got brown spotting. i had 2 miscarriages, had 1 healthy boy then 2 more miscarriages.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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