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Do period pain, bloating, backpain mean pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Although discomfort & cramping/ bloating can occur in pregnancy - they are not actual indicators. Take a home pregnancy test to find out.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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