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Light spotting (4 dys brown w some tissue, 2 dys red) starting 4 dys b4 period due. miss 1.5 wks bc pills starting 3.5 wks b4 spotting began.pregnant?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is possible.: Would take a home pregnancy test if you period doesn't arrive when anticipated. Take care.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/13/2014

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