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I'm 45 years old ..my menstruation is dark brown and thick.. is this part of menopause?
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Not necessarily: Brown discharge is likely older blood being cleaned from the uterus. However, be mindful of significant changes in your periods that could signal perimenopause.
Answered 10/27/2018
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