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Pregnancy?

Hello,

I have had light bleeding and Brown discharge for 3 days now, which is not normal for my period. My last period started on June 23 and I had protected sex on July 12. Is there a chance that I could be pregnant? Or what else could be going on?
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  • Female | 28 years old
  • Medications: Axert
July 23, 07:32 PM

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Your age and obstetric history (parity) would orient us on the proximate cause. Pregnancy seems unlikely. Based on the absence of any supportive information, I am thinking of an acute infection, cervical erosion, polyp, or endometriosis. There could be other reasons, but superficial answers floating on the surface would not help you either.
Naira R. Matevosyan (Naira Roland Matevosyan)
Naira R. Matevosyan (Naira Roland Matevosyan), MD, PhD, DSc, JSM
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Atlanta, GA
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July 24, 07:12 PM
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From what you're saying the likelihood that you are pregnant is low but there is a chance of pregnancy with condom use. A home pregnancy test is simple enough to do, and if your period doesn't come on schedule a blood test would be best. Otherwise watch for signs of infection (itch, odor, copious discharge) and keep track of your cycles. spotting mid cycle could be due to cervical bleeding , or hormonal disturbances related to the ovaries. Keeping in touch with your OBGYN office is a good idea.
Kyle A Baker
Kyle A Baker, MD
OB/GYN in New Britain, CT
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July 24, 05:20 PM
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My guess off the bat is that you are not pregnant since you bled around the time that your period was expected although it may not be a bad idea to get a pregnancy test to be safe. Many things can cause an irregular period such as stress, weight loss/gain, travel, infection, medical conditions or new medications. If any of the above are possible and you have a negative test then you may want to see what happens for another cycle or see a gynecologist
Peter Guirguis
Peter Guirguis, MD, FACOG
OB/GYN in Staten Island, NY
Level: Contributor (16)
July 24, 12:57 AM
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sound like an infection. need a pelvic exam.
Victor Shabanah
Victor Shabanah, MD
Woman's Wellness Physician in Coral Gables, FL
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July 23, 08:58 PM
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