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Only brown spotting (lasted four days) a few days before period, i tested twice and both were neg, still no period. could it be too early to test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Once your period: is late - you can go ahead and use a home pregnancy test (first morning void is best). Repeat in a week if this was negative & you still don't have a period. Take care.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 2/6/2017

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A member asked:

Only brown spotting (lasted four days) a few days before period, i tested twice and both were neg, still no period. could it be too early to test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Grin agreed

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