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I am not on my period but i had light unusual cramping today. then later tonight i lost what looks like a mucus plug. but i am not pregnant. help?

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Possible?: Obtain a home pregnancy test. They turn positive at about the time you'd be ready to start your next expected period. If negative, repeat in 1 week and call your doctor.

Answered 9/27/2016

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