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My period is normally red but for the past three months it has been brown in colour,what can be the cause please?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Old blood: usually old menstrual blood, mixed with vaginal and cervical secretions is the most likely cause.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My period is normally red but for the past three months it has been brown in colour,what can be the cause please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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