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Hi. im about 5 weeks pregnant. just today i realised a brownish mucus kind of thing when i wiped. no cramping and no bleeding. only when i wipe. should i be worried? this is my first pregnancy. when do you think i should worry.

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Dr. James Carleo answered

Threatened: I would be more concerned with cramping associated with bright red vaginal bleeding. If you are concerned, I would recommend an ultrasound.

Answered 7/29/2015

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A member asked:

Hi. im about 5 weeks pregnant. just today i realised a brownish mucus kind of thing when i wiped. no cramping and no bleeding. only when i wipe. should i be worried? this is my first pregnancy. when do you think i should worry.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Carleo answered

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