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I have been having a heavy period, which isn't totally uncommon for me. but after looking up signs of a miscarriage i am a little nervous that it may be happening. i had not taken a pregnancy test before would taking one now tell me if i am or was pregnan

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not likely: If you are having a heavy period, you are no longer pregnant, even if an egg was fertilized during the cycle. It is not likely to be useful to do pregnancy test now.

Dr Gill agreed

Answered 10/19/2020

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A member asked:

I have been having a heavy period, which isn't totally uncommon for me. but after looking up signs of a miscarriage i am a little nervous that it may be happening. i had not taken a pregnancy test before would taking one now tell me if i am or was pregnan

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Gill agreed

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