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Difference between a period and early pregnancy bleeding?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pregnancy test: Very easy to tell the difference. Check a pregnancy test. If it is negative then its a period. If it is positive then it's bleeding in pregnancy and prompt evaluation is needed.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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