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A 22-year-old female asked:

i can't tell if the bleeding is from my cyst, maybe pregnancy or period starting two days early. can you help me figure this out?

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Dr. Robert Phillips answered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience

Any: It could be any of those. Probably start with a pregnancy test. They are quite good these days, even around the time of expected menses.

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