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A member asked:

I've had brown spotting for 3 days. my period is in 3. i am on the pill and missed one. i have no other symptoms. am i pregnant?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know.: I don't know. If your period is missed then take a home pregnancy test.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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