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Very light brown spotting 8 days before period due. lasted 1 day. cramping, tender breasts. not on bc. could i be pregnant? period now due in 3 days.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Late peroid: yes you could be. Best to check home pregnancy test with first morning urine. If negative and period does not come in 1 week recheck pregnancy test again. Hope this helps. Good luck

Answered 6/23/2014

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