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A member asked:

I have spotting for 2days a week before my expected period.(oct.9&10). oct.20 i took hpt and it was negative. is the result reliable?

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Spotting for 2 days: Ovulation occurs at about this time, and can cause spotting for "2 days". Ten days later (Oct. 20 ?) is too soon for a hpt to be reliably positive. Obtain a serum HCG test from your healthcare provider in about five days if your period has not started to be sure of pregnancy.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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