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A member asked:

Can doctors tell the difference between a period and miscarage?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may not: Be readily apparent unless the pregnancy test reflects pregnancy.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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