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I had unprotected sex on the days i was more fertile. my period was supposed to come in today (im regular)but instead i got this light brown discharge?

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Have you: tested yet? It could be neg if so, I would recheck in a few days. Some women will have a light period with implantation of the placenta

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 9/26/2014

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