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Have Brown Discharge. Negative Pregnancy Test. Trying To Conceive. Cramps, Delayed Period

Hi, I had a brown discharge for 5 days a week before I was suppose to start my period. I am very regular. But when I was suppose to start nothing happened. 2 days late I took a test. Came out negative. Now it's been 4-5 days and I've been having cramps for 3 days now like I would if I was on a period. I've been ttc for a year now and nothing so far. I have a 3 1/2 year old already. But not with my fiancé. I don't know what info I should give but I just don't know what to do besides see a dr. I have one schedule but have no insurance so I don't want to go in and have a huge bill. Want to get some answers before.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

A brown discharge is usually the sign of a beginning period or one which is ending. These are both considered normal occurences. But if abnormal, they are seen with infections, a miscarriage and hormonal imbalances.

As you have experienced the discharge for almost 5 days, this could either have been your period itself (normal), a miscarriage or a hormonal imbalance.

Is this the first time you are experiencing an irregular menstrual cycle? If yes, then you will have to visit the doctors; but if you have experienced an irregular cycle previously, then you may wait it out for a bit. As this is not a 2-way consultation, it is difficult to advise further, without getting more information from you.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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Have Brown Discharge. Negative Pregnancy Test. Trying To Conceive. Cramps, Delayed Period

Hello ma am and welcome. A brown discharge is usually the sign of a beginning period or one which is ending. These are both considered normal occurences. But if abnormal, they are seen with infections, a miscarriage and hormonal imbalances. As you have experienced the discharge for almost 5 days, this could either have been your period itself (normal), a miscarriage or a hormonal imbalance. Is this the first time you are experiencing an irregular menstrual cycle? If yes, then you will have to visit the doctors; but if you have experienced an irregular cycle previously, then you may wait it out for a bit. As this is not a 2-way consultation, it is difficult to advise further, without getting more information from you. Hope this helps. Best wishes.