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Period is 16 days late and today i started lightly bleeding. since 7am to 1pm its very light and none on the pad do you think its my period thats just late or pregnancy?

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Pregnancy ?: If your periods have been "regular" (24-32 days apart), a 16 day delay may indicate pregnancy. Obtain a serum HCG test to be certain, and to help determine the reasons for the light bleeding described.

Answered 5/29/2020

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A member asked:

Period is 16 days late and today i started lightly bleeding. since 7am to 1pm its very light and none on the pad do you think its my period thats just late or pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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