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How can you tell difference between a miscarriage and period?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Pregnancy test: Without a positive blood or urine pregnancy test, it is nearly impossible to tell a miscarriage from a period, and most docs would assume it is just a period.

Dr Zacharias agreed

Answered 11/28/2016

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A member asked:

How can you tell difference between a miscarriage and period?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

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