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Need advice on what is the the difference between pregnancy symptoms and a late period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Often the only way: To differentiate is with a pregnancy test.

Dr Conovalciuc agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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