A 26-year-old female asked:
today's the 3rd day of my period with brown/blackish blood & extremely light. i can wear a shield & nothing on it..also got a neg hpt. should i worry?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Claudette Anderson answered
Specializes in Gynecology
No: If all you have had is light bleeding and you are not on any meds or BCP then you should be concerned.Start with a repeat pregnancy test and if negative , make an appt. to see your doctor.
Answered on Sep 3, 2014
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Normal period on the 10th. Brown spotting yesterday. Light flow of fresh bright red blood. Neg. Hpt?
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered
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