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Is very heavy, painful cramping and pink colored bleeding during a period a sign of early pregnancy?

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Dr. Carol Peters-tanksley answered

Probably not: A pregnancy test will tell for sure, but such symptoms are more likely related to other issues such as endometriosis or infection may be more likely. See your gynecologist.

Dr Frederiksen and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2013

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A member asked:

Is very heavy, painful cramping and pink colored bleeding during a period a sign of early pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carol Peters-tanksley answered

Dr Frederiksen and another doctor agreed

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