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A member asked:

I had my period on 23 april for 6 days and saw brown discharge on 8 and 9 day what could it be?this is my sec period after c-section

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Blood : Brown is just the remaining blood from your cycle coming out.

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 5/2/2013

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