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Is brown discharge/spotting normal before a period? i normally spot few days before a period but it is usually pink and not brown. im not preg

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Flow: Likely it is darker flow because you period is a little heavier. However possible infection. If no fever or cramps and you otherwise feel OK I would make note of it and wait till next cycle.

Answered 6/22/2019

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