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My cycle 9days delayed and i did pregnancy test but 2nd line slightly lighter than cntrl line.i've lots of cramps. what does it means? am i pregnant?

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Yes you are pregnant: You are pregnant, but likely very early since the second line is lighter. It is also possible that you are having a miscarriage with those symptoms and a low hormone level (lighter line) even though you are 9 days late for your menses.

Answered 2/21/2014

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