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My friend had a regular period. 3 days after it ended she had brown spotting. now light brown/pink? protected sex always, has pcos...cyst or pregnant?

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Dr. Neeoo Chin answered

Probably neither: With a diagnosis of pcos she probably had a cycle where she didn't ovulate. If there's any concern of a pregnancy then check a blood pregnancy test.

Answered 10/18/2013

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A member asked:

My friend had a regular period. 3 days after it ended she had brown spotting. now light brown/pink? protected sex always, has pcos...cyst or pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neeoo Chin answered

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