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Can you have a period before a confirmed pregnancy test ?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Kinda, sorta . . .: By definition, your period/menses represents cyclical shedding of your uterine lining. However, period/menses is not the only cause of bleeding. In fact, implantation spotting is often mistaken for period/menses. So while you can't have a period immediately before testing positive, you can bleed/spot.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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