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How would you know if you've had a miscarriage or a very short & painful period?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Pregnancy test: The only way to tell a miscarriage from a period is to check a pregnancy test. It is very unusual to be pregnant (even if it is a miscarriage) with a negative pregnancy test.

Answered 5/7/2013

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