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A member asked:

All know that early pregnancy pains are very similar if it was period or pregnancy pain?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Pregnancy test: A home pregnancy test can help you differentiate whether this is premenstrual symptoms or a pregnancy.

Dr Zacharias and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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