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Is it normal as period is coming to an end to have a thick brown discharge similar consistency to paste on and off?
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Yes. It's common.: The color of the menstrual flow can change from bright red to brownish towards the end of the cycle. Usually by that time you can use a panty liner Dr. Anne
Answered 4/7/2016
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Yes: Not unusual. It represent older blood that wasn't eliminated from the uterus quickly.
Answered 11/15/2016
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