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My period is due this week...the last 4 days i've had a brownish red bleeding much lighter than my normal period..is it implantation bleeding?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible, not likely: Irregular bleeding is common, implantation bleeding not so much. Best way to tell is if your period does not start on time, take a pregnancy test.

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Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

My period is due this week...the last 4 days i've had a brownish red bleeding much lighter than my normal period..is it implantation bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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