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What Causes Dark Vaginal Spotting And Light Flow Along With Clots?

My last period started May 28th it seemed shorter than my periods usually are, and perhaps lighter. I had a copper IUD removed March 2 and have been using only condoms or the pull out method since then. Today (June 15th) I started spotting (10 days before my expected period), it is darker than usual period blood and lighter flow, with a few clots. Could I be pregnant? If so, would it be likely that I conceived only a few days ago, or is it possible that I convinced last month?
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that you have conceived but this would have to be determined with a pregnancy test.

Pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy by day 11 to 14 after possible conception.
They detect the level of the HCG hormone which is released in increasing amounts during pregnancy.

The fact that you are having a flow makes the chance of pregnancy lower however.

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What Causes Dark Vaginal Spotting And Light Flow Along With Clots?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that you have conceived but this would have to be determined with a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy by day 11 to 14 after possible conception. They detect the level of the HCG hormone which is released in increasing amounts during pregnancy. The fact that you are having a flow makes the chance of pregnancy lower however. I hope this helps