What Causes Spotting With Negative UPT Inspite Of Trying To Conceive?

Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014

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Question : Hi there, it's my first month trying to conceive with my husband, and on the day my period was due I just had some town spotting. This brown spotting has now been going on for three days.
The first day it was just a light smear on toilet paper, nothing seen on underwear. The second day a little more, where I could see a little of it on underwear and it had a darker, slightly more red tinge. Today it's back to a light smear on toilet paper. I took a pregnancy test three days before my period was due, and on the first and second days of this spotting- all negative.
Is there a problem? I have some mood swings and a few cramps but I don't have sore breasts or urge to urinate like other websites say is symptomatic of pregnancy.
When should I see a doctor?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Spotting you have is not pregnancy. It appears normal cycle.

Sometimes blood during menstruation is seen as dark brown sports like you described.

I don't think these are related to pregnancy.

If you still suspect pregnancy get serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar