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Period due today and i've had cramps for 2 days but got a faint positive on pregnancy test i am ttc are cramps as if period is arriving normal?

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Dr. Allison Urrutia answered

Yes.: Early pregancy can cause menstrual like cramps, especially in first pregnancy. If test was faintly positive, i recommend another test in one week.

Answered 11/18/2013

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A member asked:

Period due today and i've had cramps for 2 days but got a faint positive on pregnancy test i am ttc are cramps as if period is arriving normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Allison Urrutia answered

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