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What does it mean to see a brownish little stain on the first day of the period?

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Dr. Erica Bial answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Nothing to worry abt: If your period starts a little slowly, you can see some brown spotting first. This is normal.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/25/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brown is : Usually old blood. Not to worry.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2018

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Likely nothing: Mucous plug stained with old blood. Get your regular exam and pap to be sure no irritation or issues at cervix.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2018

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A member asked:

What does it mean to see a brownish little stain on the first day of the period?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Erica Bial answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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