A 43-year-old female asked:

I had 4 days of brown/dark spotting like a very light period starting on day 19. could this be implantation.

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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

Possibly: It could be a sign of implantation. Get a home pregnancy test and take it if you're late.

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Period not due till the 14th started spotting pink on the 1st then brown then red ended the 6th. is this implantation?

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My periods is 2 days late,frm sterday im having spotting old brown colour,can it be implantation?when to take the hpt?

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Always regular cycle. Had period Oct 15-20 had sex Oct 23 25 27. Brown spotting noticed Oct 31 barely any and today bu slightly heavier implantation?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I had my period 04/04 to 04/08. I had unprotected sex on the 8th and 9th. I started spotting on the 13th. Light pink/ brown. Possible implantation?!

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Sex last day of period, now light pink spotting 1 week after, i still have 11 days before my next cycle is due, could this spotting be implantation?

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