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I had a brown period 4 days before my period was due. i still haven't had my period and pregnancy tests are negative?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Spotting: Sounds like low Progesterone spotting before your period. Keep a menstrual diary and see if it gets normal next cycle. If it persists, you may need a Progesterone boost. Other things cause spotting like polyps, fibroids and infections. And always consider pregnancy if it's a possibility.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I had a brown period 4 days before my period was due. i still haven't had my period and pregnancy tests are negative?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

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