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Started my period yesterday but now they are dark brown and i'm kinda spotting and it's painful and not much is coming out and cramps are killing me?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

You may want: to see your doctor for that, meanwhile,and, unless contraindicated, take OTC NSAIDs as ibuprofen for the pains, good luck

Answered 3/20/2018

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A member asked:

Started my period yesterday but now they are dark brown and i'm kinda spotting and it's painful and not much is coming out and cramps are killing me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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