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Been spotting brown/dark red for a week now but no period i know im not pregnant is this normal and how to induce my period because im spotting its just not consistent?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Vaginal bleeding ?: Sustained spotting or frank bleeding can occur with pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic). If pregnancy is possible, obtain a serum HCG level to be certain. If positive, see your gyn physician for an exam and other testing.

Answered 10/29/2020

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A member asked:

Been spotting brown/dark red for a week now but no period i know im not pregnant is this normal and how to induce my period because im spotting its just not consistent?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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