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I got a late period but its only a dark brown blood not red and its been for almost 7 days.. what can be the reason...?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Pregnancy: The first and last thing we always have to think about is pregnancy. Try a home pregnancy test. If its negative, repeatit in a week and call your doctor.

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Answered 9/10/2012

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A member asked:

I got a late period but its only a dark brown blood not red and its been for almost 7 days.. what can be the reason...?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

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