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I'm 4wks 5days pregnant and having period like bleeding since yesterday. i had a chemical pregnancy in april. am i having another miscarriage?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: Some spotting is common during the first few weeks or months of a pregnancy, but bleeding as heavy as a period is concerning for a pregnancy loss. See your doctor for serial q HCG levels and / or an ultrasound exam.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 4wks 5days pregnant and having period like bleeding since yesterday. i had a chemical pregnancy in april. am i having another miscarriage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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