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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. what else could it be?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Early period : Brown equals old blood. It sounds like you just a normal period a few days early. At 48 years old some menstrual cycle irregularity is not unexpected.

Answered 3/9/2013

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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. what else could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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