Minneapolis, MN
A 19-year-old female asked:
41 days late for my period. i had 2 negative pregnancy tests this week. today i had clear colored discharge but spots of blood. this is the first time ive had blood in my discharge. its not my period. what could be wrong since im not pregnant?
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Menses: Although you are not pregnant, there are other reasons for delayed period. Stress, thyroid or other hormonal issues, anorexia or excess exercise are all possibilities. Could be your bleeding is a period finally coming on.
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