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A member asked:

Im on birth control and my period is sometimes like a brownish color is this bad? just curious

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Blood : Brown is just a different color of blood.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 4/12/2013

5.2k views

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