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I been spotting a brown color and am 5 days late on my period what could this mean?
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Various causes: Menstrual cycle variations in length and bleeding can be normal. Menses can also be delayed with irregular bleeding due to anovulation. However, if someone with an unusual cycle is sexually active and not using contraception, pregnancy test should be done.
Answered 9/26/2016
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