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A 34-year-old female asked:

I had a one day period late last month. one week later i've had tender breasts and mild stomach cramps. i took a pregnancy test 5 days ago and came back negative. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Unprotected?: If having unprotected intercourse I suggest repeating a home pregnancy test and a GYN exam with HCG beta subunit testing and female/thyroid testing.
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