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I'm spotting at 13 weeks and it goes from a bright red to a light brown/tannish color but no cramping or clotting what does that mean?

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Dr. Kenneth Gelman answered

13 weeks: You need an ultrasound to see if have a small sub chorionic hemmorhage. These usually resolve with bedrest. Call your obgyn and report this to them.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

I'm spotting at 13 weeks and it goes from a bright red to a light brown/tannish color but no cramping or clotting what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Gelman answered

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