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How come i have dark brown discharge with pink and red in it instead of a period.?

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Dr. Richard Ruth answered

Brown d/c: Brown blood is always a sign of old blood. It could be a sign of implantation. I would get a pregnancy test, and f/u with your ob/gyn.

Answered 9/17/2015

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A member asked:

How come i have dark brown discharge with pink and red in it instead of a period.?

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Dr. Richard Ruth answered

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