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A member asked:

My period was 4 days late. i thought i got it this morning but it was very painful and light, the flow was brown with red/pink. am i pregnant?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: Probably not. I would wait a few days, and do a home pregnancy test to be certain.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

I do not know: If you had unprotected sex around the time you ovulated, then you might be. Check a urine pregnancy test. If negative, be patient and wait for the period to come.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/26/2014

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