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She just recently had her menarche so i understand that they start off irregular but it's is a week or so late. during that time she has been experiencing brown spotting but no actual period. what does this mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Brown spotting: usually indicates dried blood (from previous period(s). I would personally RELAX about this issue. If your 14 year old is otherwise HEALTHY PATIENCE is this best kind of advice I can give you.... Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 6/20/2018

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A member asked:

She just recently had her menarche so i understand that they start off irregular but it's is a week or so late. during that time she has been experiencing brown spotting but no actual period. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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