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Doctor, how do i differentiate normal period from bleeding during pregnancy?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Pregnant?: Try home testing with urine test strips. That will tell you if you are pregnant.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2014

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