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I had the flu yesterday and my period was 3 days late. i got it last night while i was sleeping but the blood is brown with a little red. am i prego?

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Dr. Michelle Jones singer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably not.: I suggest you take a pregnancy test in about 1 week to be certain.

Answered 1/7/2015

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