A member asked:

My period was due on 3/26 and it arrived, but was light and lasted less than a day. had blood test on 4/2 hcg <1. i have many pregnancy symptoms. what could be the cause?

Q: my period was due on 3/26 and it arrived, but was light and lasted less than a day. had blood test on 4/2 hcg <1. i have many pregnancy symptoms. what could be the cause?

Pregnancy: The tests are not always correct. See your doctor. A proper exam and test can give you a lot of info.

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

Pregnancy: The tests are not always correct. See your doctor. A proper exam and test can give you a lot of info.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Abraham Morse answered

Consult a gyn: Not clear what is going on. You need a careful evaluation.

Answered 4/11/2013

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A member asked:

My period was due on 3/26 and it arrived, but was light and lasted less than a day. had blood test on 4/2 hcg <1. i have many pregnancy symptoms. what could be the cause?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Harper answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Abraham Morse answered

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