Re: I'm scared!
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 21:38:34 -0500 (CDT)
Dark staining or bleeding a week or so before your period can happen to
anyone. See how the next couple of months goes. If it keeps recurring,
you should see a gyn and find out why but at 18, it's very likely
nothing serious at all.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 5 Aug 2001, Jo wrote:
>
>okay for the past 4 or 5 days I've had a thick, brownish black
>discharge. i'm almost 18 years old and am a virgin so no STDs would be
>possible. i'm really worried that something is seriously wrong with me.
>i'm supposed to get my period in 1 to 2 weeks now but this has never
>happened before, prior to getting my period. Please please PLEASE email
>me back an answer or something ASAP because I'm very very concerned!!
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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