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I had dark brown discharge 3 days before period and now 3 days late for my period. i only get faint positive line. i have slight cramps in both sides?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Positive line: When you state a “faint positive line” are you referring to a pregnancy test? If so then it is important to see a doctor for pregnancy confirmation. Bleeding during pregnancy is very common but never normal and requires an evaluation to make sure all is normal.

Answered 2/28/2016

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