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I was sick around the time i was supposed to have my period and i am better now and i am about 5 days late and i'm having some brown discharge.normal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: it is normal to have a period "delayed" by an illness However if a normal period does NOT occur (bleeding not just "discharge" a PREGNANCY test should be done! Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 1/2/2016

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A member asked:

I was sick around the time i was supposed to have my period and i am better now and i am about 5 days late and i'm having some brown discharge.normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

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