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I was having some brown discharge through out the day and i just see a little acute amount of blood on the pad with dc. should have my period any time?

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Dr. Katherine Caldwell answered

Period on its way: Often, the brownish blood will come out first as the lining of the uterus sloughs off, then the heavier bleeding starts with the brighter blood. Yes, it sounds like your periods is coming soon.

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

I was having some brown discharge through out the day and i just see a little acute amount of blood on the pad with dc. should have my period any time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katherine Caldwell answered

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