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Why Did I Get Brown Blood In My Period ?

ok so i have been on my period for about i think 3 days now and i just changed my tampon and there was brown stuff on it no signs of red blood just brown. What does that mean?
posted on Sun, 27 Mar 2011
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hiii mam,
Good morning.
Basically period blood is red but when comes out of the body,it is oxidised and colour change to brown (due to presence of Iron).You may find small blood clot.
So don't be panic and it is quite normal.
Change your tampon periodically and maintain your hygiene.
All the best.
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Why Did I Get Brown Blood In My Period ?

hiii mam, Good morning. Basically period blood is red but when comes out of the body,it is oxidised and colour change to brown (due to presence of Iron).You may find small blood clot. So don t be panic and it is quite normal. Change your tampon periodically and maintain your hygiene. All the best.