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Can breakthrough bleeding mean im pregnant even if i got my period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pregnancy test: Why not just take a home pregnancy test and find out? Usually we suspect pregnancy when you miss your period not have them more.

Answered 6/13/2015

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