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A 17-year-old female asked:

Cycle is every 29 days periods last 7 days, bloody discharge on day 9 and excessive brown discharge on day 10, what could this be? normal period may12

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Dr. William Coutts ii
Family Medicine 28 years experience
History & phys exam: Your menstrual cycle irregularities could be due to one or more causes. You need an appointment with your PCP or GYN for a thorough history if your symptoms and a physical exam. Some diagnostic testing may need to be done as well. Try to get an appointment in the next 2-4 weeks.
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