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Is it normal to have brown discharge 1 week after your period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown discharge: Brown discharge often contains older, deoxygenated blood ; may be seen after the period. This can be related to hormone imbalances. Take care.

Dr Satulovsky agreed

Answered 8/28/2015

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