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A member asked:

My areolas are bigger, nipples very sensitive and very short to almost no bleeding monthly. could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Yes: This sure could be from Pregnancy . You should take a pregnancy test and follow up with a doctor either way to know what to do with these changes.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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