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My period is a week late & i've had dark brown spotting/discharge on & off for a few days with persistent lower left back pain. what could this be?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Pregnancy?: Did you take a pregnancy test? Otherwise, you're likely having premenstrual type symptoms (the back pain). Spotting could be due to changes in your hormone levels.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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A member asked:

My period is a week late & i've had dark brown spotting/discharge on & off for a few days with persistent lower left back pain. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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