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I had brown spotting for 3 days , then nothing at all. period is now 3 days late.

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Cycle changes: vary from month to month; however, if you are sexually active I suggest BC pills, condoms and spermicidal foam. Keep a menstrual diary and mark the start, stop and spotting. If inprotected: do a pregnancy test.

Answered 12/22/2014

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