Is It Normal To Have Sticky Brown Discharge During Menstruation?

Posted on Wed, 16 May 2012

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Question : hey is it normal to bleed sticky brown blood during a period.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Yes it is normal to have a sticky brown discharge during the periods initially indicating an old blood.
There is nothing to worry as this discharge will gradually increase to bright red blood in a day or two. Please do not feel concerned.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

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