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A 23-year-old female asked:

Hi doc, how do i know if its a period or miscarriage?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Pregnancy test: The first step is to check a pregnancy test. If it is negative then this is not a miscarriage. If it is positive and you are bleeding then prompt evaluation is warranted.
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