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Q: Cramping , bleeding , and spotting and a late period

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 25th, 2008

My period was 8 days late which is not normal. I had bleeding for 1 and half days then it stopped wich is not normal, I now have some cramping and spotting wich is pink in color and only when i wipe. Could I be pregnant?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 27th, 2008

Pregnancy Answer A4757

A late period could be a sign of pregnancy but cramps and spotting can't. Because of the late period you could perform a pregnancy test to be sure.

If the test is positive you are pregnant but there is a possibility for miscarriage.

If the test is negative you are not pregnant and you only have a type of irregular vaginal bleeding.

You may want to consult a gynecologist if cramps and bleeding become unbearable.

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