A member asked:

Purposefully skipped my period while on birthcontrol and now i'm having my period. why is the blood brownish red?

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Old blood: Blood retained in uterus becomes brown. Not a cause for concern.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Older: When you have your period, if the blood comes out right away it will be bright red. If the blood is slower coming out it begins to darken - tat is still normal.

Answered 5/6/2013

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