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I have had 4 days of brown/dark red spotting now. my period was due on the day my spotting started. wonder if there is any reason for spotting?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Pregnant?: If you're sexually active, you'll have to rule out pregnancy. Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test. They turn positive at about the time you're one week late.

Answered 7/12/2018

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A member asked:

I have had 4 days of brown/dark red spotting now. my period was due on the day my spotting started. wonder if there is any reason for spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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