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Period 3 days late but i started spotin on yesterday. lookn at tampon its more brown and a little blood. do i still need to take a hpt?

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Possibly late start?: You may want to consider waiting a few more days to see if this is just a late menstrual start. If this episode of bleeding is different than normal menses you should consider pregnancy testing within a week. Contact your physician if no resolution.

Answered 4/15/2014

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