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Dark patches on areola does it mean im pregnant?

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Positive test?: If there is not a positive pregnancy test then dark areola are not diagnostic for the same. Areolar pigmentation can occur for reasons other than pregnancy especially in non white individuals.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2019

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