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5 1/2 weeks pregnant. brown spotting since 4 weeks. masterbated and had red blood afterwards (about a tsp). have bv and taking meds. am i miscarrying?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can not answer that: Question with the available information. Hcg levels and ultrasound could help to determine if your pregnancy is still healthy with spotting or if there is a miscarriage. Take care.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2014

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