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First day of last period 21aug. got a positive preg test three days ago and today i had a drop of blood and then light brown spotting? what's wrong?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Spotting: You are " spotting" and should see and Ob-gyn doctor/ urgent care today. Could be a sign of threatened miscarriage or actual miscarriage , f/u /today need sonogram

Answered 9/25/2016

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Nothing: in many women the cycle nay continue during the fist trimester, showing up as spotting or staining

Answered 9/24/2016

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A member asked:

First day of last period 21aug. got a positive preg test three days ago and today i had a drop of blood and then light brown spotting? what's wrong?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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