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Had protected sex on nov 9th and he did not finish. on nov 14-20 i had my period. today nov 26th i am having slight cramping & brown discharge. why?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Brown discharge: your uterus is flushing out old blood and cramping in the process

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2016

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