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Short 3 day heavy period (spotting at first) and tampon coming out curved (with unprotected sex and trying to conceive) what could this be? pregnant?

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Unknown: The type of menstrual bleeding and the shape of a used tampon are not very useful in determining pregnancy. A pregnancy test would provide more information.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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