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Seven days before my period is due. i have tender and heavy breasts with cramps and very light pinkish spotting. pms or early pregnancy?

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Dr. Christopher Plummer answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

PMS: Seems that this is due to premenstual syndrome since it is before your period and cyclical.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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