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For the past week, i've been spotting sometimes it's reddish in color and other times its very dark almost brown. my period is due in less than a week?
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See your doctor: There are many possible causes, depending on your age. But in general, you will need further eval by your gyn, which may include labs and other tests to determine the cause and the proper treatment.
Answered 12/9/2013
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