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Posted on: 09/30/2009
Question
I have not have my period before, and I am 13. Of course I haven't had sex, and I have had this brown discharge before 4 times already. This recent time it had some blood and it was gooey. What is it? Is my period going to come soon? Do I have an infection?
Answer
I would vote it is your period, or cycle starting. Keep track on a calendar and see how many days between the start of the discharge. Then, talk to your doctor if need be.