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I'm having brown discharge two weeks before my period is supposed to start. does it mean anything. i'm not on birth control of anything.

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Dr. Anthony Brignoni answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Premenstral spotting: Some women will get some spotting /or dark blood prior to full menses. It can be normal , however other causes should be ruled out first such as endometrial and or endocervical polyps, submucosal myomas, and ovarian cyst.

Answered 5/3/2015

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