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Posted on: 07/21/2009
Question
After a heavy period that lasted 9 days, my 12 year old daughter has been having dark brown vaginal discharge for an additional week with no other symptoms. She got her first period about 6 months ago. Is this cause for concern or just her hormones getting stabilized?
Answer
This should be followed up by a doctor. Probably the hormones stabilizing, but it is also important to make sure she isn't getting anemic.