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1 month late. does brown discharge for a week mean i'm pregnant?

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Maybe: These could be symptoms of pregnancy, testing may provide an answer.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Brown discharge: No, brown discharge indicates old unixygenated blood. See your gynecologist to rule out a vaginal infection.

Answered 4/14/2016

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