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What Are Faint Positive Line In HPT And Brown Spotting Suggestive Of?

I am currently 3 weeks late for my period. I have a very regular 28 day cycle. I have been experiencing pregnancy symptoms. I had 2 negative pregnancy tests last week but this morning I had gotten a faint positive. This afternoon however, I am experiencing some brown spotting. I also had similar brown spotting 4 days before my period was due in October. Could I be pregnant or miscarrying?
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
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Hi,

The faint line in HPT could indicate low hCG levels or its excretion in urine.

However, the appearance of spots is not a good sign after missing periods. Appearance of brown colour discharge indicates expulsion of old or retained blood.

Kindly take an ultrasound scan along with blood levels of beta-hCG levels and consult Obstetrician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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What Are Faint Positive Line In HPT And Brown Spotting Suggestive Of?

Hi, The faint line in HPT could indicate low hCG levels or its excretion in urine. However, the appearance of spots is not a good sign after missing periods. Appearance of brown colour discharge indicates expulsion of old or retained blood. Kindly take an ultrasound scan along with blood levels of beta-hCG levels and consult Obstetrician with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician