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I've had my period for over a year and it was normal up until 2 months ago. now it is just brown discharge.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown discharge: That brown discharge is likely old blood being cleaned out of the uterus. It might actually be a period. It is not uncommon for girls to have some variability in their periods when they have just started it. Be well.

Answered 5/14/2017

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A member asked:

I've had my period for over a year and it was normal up until 2 months ago. now it is just brown discharge.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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