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I was 4 days late for period and got a faint pos on hpt. 2 days later another faint pos. 2 days later brown/red spotting with a ton of mucus.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Schedule a visit: You need to schedule a visit for a sonogram and bhcg blood test. Unfortunately this may indicate an early miscarriage.

Answered 2/19/2013

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