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I'm having clear slimy discharge i had what looked like my period a week ago which was a week late what does that mean ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Very common: After your period some blood remains in the back of the vagina and then slowly comes out. If you feel the discharge is not old blood then see an obgyn for infection testing.Consider starting birth control to decrease the length of your cycles.

Answered 2/25/2015

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