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A member asked:

I had light brown spotting the day my period was due, it is now 8 days late and tests are still negative, could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Do a blood preg test: If it is neg then you are not preg and you need evaluation by your gyn.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/4/2014

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