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Was 1 day late (period) 2nd day was a lot of cramps with very little spotting. 3rd day, heavier spotting but no pd flow! am i pregnant?

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Maybe, maybe not...: It can be hard to tell if a woman is pregnant because some of the symptoms seen in early pregnancy can also happen in non-pregnant women. A urine pregnancy test gives a reliable result if done correctly. One can test about 3 weeks after sex (when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. An ob-gyn doctor can evaluate any persistent or worrisome symptoms.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Take HPT: The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: implantation bleeding in early pregnancy, thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives & perimenopause.

Answered 5/31/2015

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