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Dark coloured old bleeding in very low amount for 5 days and that too even 5 days delayed from expected dates of period. is this sign of pregnancy?

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Unlikely: Bleeding is usually a sign of not being pregnant. Some periods are abnormal in how they present - heavier or lighter bleeding, darker or more red blood, longer or shorter. If you are concerned, take a home pregnancy test to be sure.

Answered 7/19/2015

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