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My period finished 6 days ago and i am having brown discharge and cramps what could it be ?

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Dr. Juan Qiu answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: You should see a doctor in person. You may have an infection.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2016

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