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I am between 5 and 6 weeks pregnant and today discovered a small amount of brown blood in my underwear. there has also been spots of blood on the toilet paper. i am also experiencing abdominal cramps. should i be worried?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

5-6w pregnant ?'s: Early documented pregnancy is generally free of bleeding, so see your OB physician for an exam and pelvic ultrasound to make sure the pregnancy is progressing normally, as well as a quantitative HCG level.

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Answered 9/5/2019

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A member asked:

I am between 5 and 6 weeks pregnant and today discovered a small amount of brown blood in my underwear. there has also been spots of blood on the toilet paper. i am also experiencing abdominal cramps. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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