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I was supposed to get my period a week ago but instead have had brown discharge when i wiped. i am very regular with my periods. this is my second mon?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown D/C: There is a possibility that the brown discharge may be older blood . For irregular menses consider eval by your medical provider/ gynecologist. Take care.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 5/5/2017

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A member asked:

I was supposed to get my period a week ago but instead have had brown discharge when i wiped. i am very regular with my periods. this is my second mon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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