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I have pcos (untreated) and i've brown and black discharges with clots for long periods (1 week or so/monthly) that smell bad, what could it be?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Old blood: mixed with vaginal and cervical secretions. You can clean yourself out using a disposable water-bicarbonate douche once or twice weekly.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have pcos (untreated) and i've brown and black discharges with clots for long periods (1 week or so/monthly) that smell bad, what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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