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B4 each period i have brownish vaginal discharge 2-4days then i bleed normally,does those days counted of my period which is period first day?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hard to say: Brown discharge is usually blood. Most count the first day of bleeding as the first day they see normal flow.

Answered 1/15/2017

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A member asked:

B4 each period i have brownish vaginal discharge 2-4days then i bleed normally,does those days counted of my period which is period first day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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