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For the past 3 periods, i've had brown/gray blood as my period. is this normal? i am currently in the process of being diagnosed for endometriosis.

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Can be: Sometimes you may pass old blood which may have a brownish color to it, while new/fresh blood will be bright red. These are both normal as long as not associated with any other symptoms

Answered 2/19/2016

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A member asked:

For the past 3 periods, i've had brown/gray blood as my period. is this normal? i am currently in the process of being diagnosed for endometriosis.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

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