About Junko Expertise I can answer most questions pertaining to teen health, thought I cannot give medical advice. I can explain medical terminology, describe medical conditions and hopefully help people understand what is going on with their bodies. If I don`t know an answer to a question, being a medical student, I can easily find out the answer since I have many resources I can refer to.
Expert: Junko Date: 5/16/2005 Subject: brown before and after period
Question Hello,
The last 2 months my period has came on time. But a 1 day before and now 2 days after I have had a brown discharge. I guess it looks like my period tapering off, but instead of read its brown-mid. Is this serious? Should I see a dr.?
thanks, mari
Answer Hi Mari,
What you're experiencing is perfectly normal. It's not uncommon to have a little brownish discharge at the beginning and/or end of your period. Brown blood is usually old blood that has lost its oxygen which gives blood its red color.
