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My period was 4 days late now i have light spotting on the 5th day what could this be?i have been off depo for a year and 1 month now and been trying

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

If periods been : Regular every month, I would advise you to do a pregnancy test .If initial one negative then repeat in at least 1week

Answered 3/27/2015

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A member asked:

My period was 4 days late now i have light spotting on the 5th day what could this be?i have been off depo for a year and 1 month now and been trying

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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