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A 37-year-old female asked:

I had a normal period that ended a week ago. 4 days after that, i had bleeding again and got a positive pregnancy test. is this a miscarriage?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Concerning: Obviously there's not enough information here for us to answer this. Bleeding with a positive pregnancy test is concerning though and should be promptly evaluated by your doctor. Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy must be excluded.
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