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Iam 5 days delayed and iam having spotting.. my first day of my menstruation is aug. 22, 2012 and ends on aug. 25, 2012., am i pregnant?

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Possibly: Pregnancy is always a possibility. Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test. They usually become positive when you're about a week late. If it's negative, repeat it in 1 week and see your doctor.

Answered 10/3/2016

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