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What exactly does it mean when period is heavy for one day then light brown rest of period?

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Dr. Richard Ruth answered

Blood: Brown blood is old blood, so i i wouldn't worry. Only if if it was bright red blood, then time to go to ob.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

What exactly does it mean when period is heavy for one day then light brown rest of period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Ruth answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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