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I am getting brown discharge today, period is due tomorrow. is this a normal thing?
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Brown discharge: May be older, deoxygenated blood. This may be the beginning of your period. However if you develop discharge that has an odor, causes redness, swelling, itching or pain - please seek medical evaluation.
Answered 10/4/2013
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