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For a week now, whenever i wipe, my discharge has been either brown or light period blood. i'm suppose to have my period this week. i know i'm not pregnant because i never had sex. should i be concerned about this?

Q: for a week now, whenever i wipe, my discharge has been either brown or light period blood. i'm suppose to have my period this week. i know i'm not pregnant because i never had sex. should i be concerned about this?

: Spontaneous vaginal bleeding can be caused by delays in ovulation, with extended exposure to ovarian estrogen causing breakdown of uterine lining. If your periods have been regular (24-32 days apart), see your GYN physician for an exam and other testing to determine the cause.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Spontaneous vaginal bleeding can be caused by delays in ovulation, with extended exposure to ovarian estrogen causing breakdown of uterine lining. If your periods have been regular (24-32 days apart), see your GYN physician for an exam and other testing to determine the cause.

Answered 10/14/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. Consult this site. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Get HPV vaccine.

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Answered 10/15/2021

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A member asked:

For a week now, whenever i wipe, my discharge has been either brown or light period blood. i'm suppose to have my period this week. i know i'm not pregnant because i never had sex. should i be concerned about this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Berryman agreed

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