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Just finished a 6 day normal period (heavy 1st 2 or 3 days then tapered off). took a pregnancy test and there was what looked to be a faint positive. is this possible/normal? light cramp plan to take another test in the morning to see how it changes.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Probably: not pregnant, but the next test may be informative. Waiting a couple of days would be even better.

Answered 3/30/2020

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A member asked:

Just finished a 6 day normal period (heavy 1st 2 or 3 days then tapered off). took a pregnancy test and there was what looked to be a faint positive. is this possible/normal? light cramp plan to take another test in the morning to see how it changes.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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