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Currently freaking out because i have experienced dark brown discharge 3 days before my period is due. possible causes?

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Dr. Richard Ruth answered

Brown d/c: Brown d/c is a sign of old blood. Could be from rough sex, from cervix, or vagina or implantation. You need a preg test 5 days after lmp.

Answered 4/3/2015

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Currently freaking out because i have experienced dark brown discharge 3 days before my period is due. possible causes?

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