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How long does it take to find out if you are pregnant?
I had unprotected sex for 3 times this month on the 12, 18 and 25 day. We have just started trying for a baby. I have taken 4...
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Is spotting during pregnancy normal?
Spotting During Pregnancy Here are opinions and stories from some contributors: I was nine weeks into my pregnancy when I...
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Is brown spotting common in early pregnancy?
Sometimes spotting is harmless, but sometimes it's a sign of something more serious. Here is some advice from women who've been...
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How do you know if you have had a miscarriage?
I was 8 weeks pregnant when i started losing my baby.I thought it was blood clots, but if you look closer its really placenta...
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Could spotting mean you are pregnant?
Spotting could be a sign of pregnancy but it could also be due to other things such as hormonal imbalance. In addition, if you...
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Is spotting during the first trimester normal?
The doctor told me I'm more than 6 weeks pregnant which I find it hard to believe because I did a home pregnancy test a couple of...
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Is spotting a sign of pregnancy?
No, but it is possible to spot during pregnancy. In particular, it could be implantation bleeding. Take a pregnancy test to be...
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If your period is late and you have some brownish spotting does this mean you could be pregnant?
Yes, it is possible you are pregnant if your period is late and you have spotting, but the only way to know for sure is to take a...
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Can you have negative HPT results and have spotting and still be pregnant?
Hmm...it depends is the spotting happening while ur suppose to be on ur period? cuz if so then thats a sign...but if i were you...
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Is it common to spot and have cramps when you are pregnant?
No, call your doctor right away. Answer IT DEPENDS ON HOW ADVANCED YOU ARE IN YOUR PREGNANCY. IMPLANTATION BLEEDING CAN...
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What does dark brown spotting during early pregnancy mean?
Vaginal bleeding or spotting can occur during pregnancy for many reasons. This can be a very frightening experience for an...
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If you are pregnant and spotting but not having your period how long does the spotting normally last?
I have heard it only lasts for a few days if it's considered implantation bleeding and is a normal occurance. Answer i am 6...
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Can you get pregnant the same day you start your period?
No, you can't. :) A message to all readers: Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions about pregnancy, periods, or...
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Is light spotting normal within the first couple of days of conception?
Yes.
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I Had sex about 2 weeks or so ago.. and I have all the early signs that i'm pregnant.. but to day july3nd i got my period or what i think it might be Idk its like spotting not heavy?
In the first three months it is common, but it can also be a sign of a miscarriage. You should call your doctor and have it...
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Is there any way to tell the difference between normal spotting during pregnancy and bleeding due to a miscarriage?
Not really. If you are bleeding, you should see a doctor. It could be nothing and it could be serious. Most likely with a...
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Is it normal to have spotting and mucus at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
Spotting and mucus can be normal at 17 weeks, especially if you have recently had intercourse or an internal physical exam, such...
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Is it normal to spot orange while pregnant?
I have read nothing in any of my medical books that states a woman may sometimes spot orange but you should go see your Doctor...
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Is bleeding while pregnant during sex normal?
No. Bleeding while or after sex is not normal. You should contact your health provider. Sometimes sex while pregnant can hurt you...
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Should you be worried if you have little pin drops of red when you are 6 weeks' pregnant?
~~I had a miscarriage 1 1/2 years ago and it was simply slight spotting, and there were no cramps involved. A very quiet...
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How can you tell if you are pregnant if you do have a light period?
Spotting could be mistaken as a light period. I would suggest going to see a doctor because you could be pregnant.
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Can you have spotting after a frozen embryo transfer and still be pregnant?
I am 7 weeks pregnant after having a frozen embryo transfer. I have been spotting continously since with one episode of a heavy...
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Would you have problems with bleeding if you have low progesterone?
I started havng really bad cramps and a little brownish discharge. My doctor performed a series of tests and it turned out that...
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If an HPT is negative but you are spotting on and off for a few days before your period is due and there are no other signs of pregnancy can you be pregnant?
Yes.
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Is it normal to spot at very early stages of pregnancy around the 4-week period?
I am five weeks pregnant and I had a bit of brown spotting the day after I got a positive on the home pregnancy test, and then a...
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Can you have a miscarriage without any spotting or bleeding?
It is possible for the fetus to die and for you to not bleed quite yet. eventually though the tissues and the lining of the...
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Is it normal to spot during your seventh month of pregnancy?
Usually it's normal to spot up to 4 months of your pregnancy. However, some women spot throughout their entire pregnancy and have...
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Is it okay if you are spotting brown or pink in early pregnancy?
Hi, it is very common for a woman to spot/light bleed pinkish brown blood. Make sure you tell your OBGYN though. Have an...
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Is it normal if you're 15 weeks pregnant and have been spotting for 2 days and the blood color is dark brown but you haven't passed any tissue and the blood only comes off on the toilet paper?
Yes, this can happen and dark blood is what they call "dead blood" meaning it's been caught somewhere in your female organs. ...
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Is spotting after sex during pregnancy normal?
I just wanted to add a response to this question. I was told to abstain from sex if I was having any kind of spotting/staining...
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Is it normal if you bleed when you are 1 month pregnant and then it stops a few minutes later?
It is normal depending on the color of the spotting. If it is a light pink, then it is normal. However, any spotting should be...
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Can you still be pregnant if you have no discharge?
Yes.
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Could you have had a miscarriage if you had your period a few weeks ago and have spotting that looks like cervical mucus?
or you could be pregnant. do a home pg test if + see a doctor, if - wait a 1 week after your period id due and test...
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Should you worry if you have had sporadic light brown spotting during your 7th week of pregnancy and your breasts are no longer as tender as they have been?
I'm 10 weeks pregnant today and i've been spotting brown for about a week. It also happened a week prior to me finding out I was...
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Do you bleed when you are pregnant?
You can have implantation bleeding. Which is not a lot. Answer Some people have been known to have periods their entire...
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Could there be a problem if you spot dark red while pregnant with twins?
It is my understanding that dark red spotting at any point in any pregnancy should be taken seriously. Contact your physician...
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Can you be pregnant if you haven't had your period for almost 4 weeks and have been spotting brown?
YES!! That is the same exact thing that happened to me. I thought the spotting was just a light period, until it went on for...
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Is spotting while ovulating a sign of pregnancy?
if youre ovulating, then youre not pregnant. it's just ovulation spotting. it's normal.
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Is it a sign of a miscarriage if you have been having a lot of brownish discharge?
Hey I'm and 18, But I know a good bit about this I was pregnant last DEC. and started to miscarry at 8weeks pregnant and my...
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Should you be concerned if you are 5 weeks pregnant and you were spotting 10 days ago before you even knew you were pregnant?
if your spotting is very light pink then its prob implantation bleeding nothing to worry about if its dark red and becomes...
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Why would you have spotted brown two days ago but have a negative pregnancy test?
It may be too early for you to detect the HCG hormone. or You may not be pregnant, It all depends on how late your period...
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What does it mean if you passed red blood with a clot the size of a nickle and the doctors said not to worry and that you would pass a very large clot next?
Did the doctors give a reason for the bleed? I would definetely ask your doctor what he/she meant by this? Don't be afraid to...
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Are you having a miscarriage if your HCG is 157 and you are spotting lightly with cramping and you are about 4 weeks' pregnant?
Well your HCG level is to double about every other day, and you have had tracking done if it dropping in number than I would say...
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What is wrong if you are 8 weeks' pregnant and have been spotting brown blood for the last 6 days and today had some pasty brown discharge?
Hi, When I was seven weeks pregnant with my first child, I started bleeding and continued for the next four weeks. During that...
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Does brown spotting with no cramps mean you are having a miscarriage?
I STARTED HAVE BROWN SPOTTING AT 12 WEEKS WITH NO CRAMPS I WENT IN FOR AN ULTRA SOUND AND FOUND OUT THE BABY DIED A 7 WEEKS 6...
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Do you spot during pregnancy when it is a boy but not when it is a girl?
I spotted with both my girls. Answer HI, I DIDN'T spot with my daughter but I DID spot with my son!!!!! Just wanted to put...
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Is something wrong if you spot during pregnancy?
No, depending if you have strong cramps with or not, but you could contact your doctor.
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How concerned should you be when bleeding in your 8th week of pregnancy?
Its difficult to say. Red blood, light bleeding or generally speaking bleeding of any kind SHOULD be checked by your doctor. Some...
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What does it mean if you're 1 month pregnant and have light pink discharge and heavy cramping on and off?
I had the same thing and my doctor said not to be to concerned unless there was tissue present or moderate to heavy bleeding.She...
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If you have spotting for one day and bleed really heavy for two days then have spotting again does that mean you had a miscarriage?
No, but the bleeding that you wrote about "could" be a symptom of miscarriage as well as a number of other things. You should see...
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Is there a problem if you just feel pain when you urinate and have light pink when you wipe?
You may have a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).
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If you are 7 weeks' pregnant with a urinary infection why would you have a little bit of bloody discharge?
First of all, you need to make sure you got to the doctors asap, because a urinary tract infection can be hazourdous to the baby....
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Could you be leaking amniotic fluid if you're 33 weeks' pregnant and have a clear very watery discharge?
Yes, this is possible. go to the emergency department right away so they can test the fluid to be sure. If you are leaking...
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When should you contact a doctor if you are bleeding during the first trimester?
Contact your doctor immediately, even if the bleeding is very light.
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Is it normal if you have been spotting very light brown with little discharge for the last 4 days with light cramping but your temps are still high?
Yes.
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What could be wrong if you are pregnant and had light pink spotting for one day but it is now gone?
Hi I did a pregnancy test on the Friday and it was positive however on the next day (the day my period would have been due) I...
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Can you still be pregnant even if you have been on your period for 3 to 4 weeks and it has been spotting?
Yes you can be pregnant, I would go to the doc's you could be having a misscarage, A DNC would need to be done! Answer Hi I...
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What is spotting?
spotting (form my understanding) is when you bleed but not enough to be considered your period, like the end of your period when...
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When do you start to spot during pregnancy?
Not everyone does spot during pregnancy.. It isnt something I would wait for.. I did with my first but not at all with my second.
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What does it mean if you have very light brown spotting at 5 weeks?
it's perfectly normal to be spotting at 5 weeks. it's just because you will not be menstrating through out the pregnancy (or as...
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If your period is already a week late and you have sex is it common to have spotting afterwards and is it possible you may be pregnant?
yes, its possible to have slight spotting after sex if you are pregnant. If you are a week late ...take a test!!!
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Is it possible you're pregnant if you started spotting the day after sex?
No. Its impossible your pregnant. It takes 4 days for the sperm to reach and fertilise the egg and a further 7-12 days for the...
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Is it normal to spot during your second pregnancy if you didn't during your first?
Spotting is more common than one would believe and usually it is nothing, but because you are worried and it's the healthy of...
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Is it normal to have brown spotting when you are pregnant if you don't know how far along you are because you have not had a period since your last child was born 3 months ago?
It is never normal to spot, pink, brown, or red. You should see your doctor as soon as possible. Sometimes spotting can be...
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If you didn't know you were pregnant but had brown spotting for 7 days about 3 weeks after unprotected sex was this a miscarriage?
I would worry that you may have chlamydia. A symptom of chlamydia is brown discharge. Answer Right before I miscarried I had...
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What is wrong if you've been spotting lightly for seven days now but doctors say everything looks fine so far?
How far along in your pregnancy are you? I spotted my whole pregnancy with my dd. If the doctor siad it's okay and your still not...
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Could you still be pregnant if your last period was six weeks ago but you just started to spot brown two days ago and you took a pregnancy test that came out negative?
No you most probably are not pregnant.Get yourself checked out with your OBGYN and maybe have a blood test done to make double...
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If you are having sharp pains and spotting blood a few weeks after sex are you pregnant?
have you got checked for std or maybe urinary track infection Answer Please see a doctor. No matter how old you are, or how...
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If you took castor oil to start contractions how long will it take to work?
Although castor oil doesn't always work, when and IF it does, it will usually take between 6-8 hours to start contractions. The...
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If you begin spotting one week after your period and spotting is not normal for you could you be pregnant?
You could be pregnant but you could also just be stressed out. Stress can make your period late or even keep you from having...
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Is it normal to spot brown discharge at 12 weeks and then spot twice during the day if you have an STD and bacterial vaginosis?
With a STD and BV sometimes spotting does occur. But any bleeding during pregnancy needs to be checked out by your MD.
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If you've been bleeding for 3 weeks but it's only spotting are you pregnant?
i am in the same situation and im still confused. i took a pregnancy test after my doctor adviced me to do so but i got a...
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Is it normal to spot after your first missed period?
Yes. This is usually left over blood if your pregnant or implantation bleeding.
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What is causing you to have bloody discharge if you're 6 weeks pregnant?
I also started spotting red blood when I was 6 weeks pregnant and unfortantly it turned out to be a miscarriage. If the bleeding...
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Can a tiny red line in your discharge be called spotting?
Yes, it could. Spotting shouldn't be a problem unless your doctor says it is.
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Should a woman of 8 to 9 weeks pregnant be spotting?
No, it is not normal, you should contact your doctor immediately.
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Is it normal to have discharge that looks like it has a little blood in it at 6 weeks?
It can be, but it can also be serious. You should call your doctor and let them know what is going on. Answer I had that but...
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If there is heavy bleeding during the first trimester and a couple of days later it stopped but there was still brownish spotting with abdominal cramping is there a chance for a miscarriage?
Any bleeding during pregancy needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Heavy bleeding is a sign of miscarriage, but you have to see a...
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Is it normal to spot pin-drop-sized blood when you're 39 weeks pregnant?
Yes, it's normal. It could be your cervix softening and your mucus plug going away. If there's a lot of bleeding, go to the...
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Can you have a shortened period and still be pregnant?
Yes.
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Is spotting after sex common during pregnancy?
It depends on if you have sex before you start your period. I think it is not common Answer I have never heard of it being...
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Is it normal to spot bleed one day and then bleed continuously for 6 days when you took a pregnancy test that was positive?
consult a doctor this is not normal.
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Would it be possible for normal spotting during pregnancy to be a little heavy - not period heavy - but a small flow?
Yes it is possible if this isnt normal for you.
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What is the difference between staining and spotting during pregnancy?
Staining can mean the same as spotting really. But I think staining is stained underwear due to a discoloured or bloodish like...
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Is it normal to have pink spotting while pregnant with tiny blood clots?
This is not normal, but it is not unusual. As long as the clots are small and you have no cramps you are probably all right. ...
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What could be wrong if you are 7 weeks' pregnant and have been spotting for over 2 weeks and had one incident of heavy bleeding but a scan showed that the baby is fine?
I don't have the answer, but I have been experiencing the same thing at 6-7 weeks. I spotted for 6 days and then had one day of...
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Is there something wrong if you're pregnant and after being fingered a brownish color somewhat like the end of your period comes out for a day?
I would imagine it may all depend on how rough the foreplay was. It's different for every woman. Some woman's unteris during...
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Is it normal to spot at 8 months pregnant?
Sometimes. But see your doctor to be sure.
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Are you having a miscarriage if you are 2 months pregnant and you get a brownish discharge and now you are spotting?
Spotting(finding spots of blood on your underpants or toilet tissue after urinating) or bleeding is sometimes the first sign of...
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Is it normal or okay to get a few spots of blood after sex while 9-10 weeks pregnant?
Yes it is o.k. it is probaly just vaginal tissue damage which is quite common during pregnancy. If you have heavy or prolonged...
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Is it normal to be spotting if you've had one positive hpt and 2 negative hpts?
What was the order of the test did you have neg first then wait and get a pos? This is very important. You see you can get a neg...
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Is it normal if your pregnancy test was positive but you lighly spotted?
Yes, this is normal. A lot of women have a full period for their entire pregnancy.
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If you're 36 weeks pregnant is it normal to have some very light spotting that has been happening all day?
it maybe the start of your bloody show. if it starts to become quite thick almost like jelly it is most probably be your mocous...
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Should you be worried if you're having on and off light pink spotting in your 7th week of pregnancy?
If it's light spotting, it's probably just implantation bleeding if you're only in the 7th week. I wouldn't worry too much, but...
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Can you have spotting and cramping if you're pregnant?
Yes you can. Depending how far on you are, how serious it is. It may be an early sign of a possible miscarriage early in...
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Are you having a miscarriage if you are four months' pregnant and fainted after you started spotting?
I don't know about a misscarriage but I would say there is definitely something wrong and you should got to the hospital right...
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Is brown discharge normal in early pregnancy?
Yes hon. Brown discharge is referred to as Old Blood or Implantation Bleeding. It is simply left over blood from your period and...
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Can a woman still bleed when pregnant?
Yes some women do bleed throughout their pregnancies if you are bleeding go to your doctor right away to see what it is it may be...
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When can you take a pregnancy test if you use clomid 100Mg on days 2-6 of your cycle and you are spotting brownish discharge?
About 2-3 weeks after spotting the discharge which could be implantation bleeding.
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What does it mean if you tested positive on a home pregnancy test but you started spotting right after?
It means that you will need a doctors opinion. It is common to spot in early pregnancy. It is also common for a home pregnancy...
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