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What Causes Left Abdominal Cramps And Heavy Vaginal Discharge?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Question: i have my spotting last feb 10-13, then experience naseauos lately, my boobs started to get sore starting feb 15. experience also little cramping in my left abdomen, and have heavy vaginal discharges.
i will have to check whether it is sign of PMS or pregnancy?
i am waiting for my period which is on march 25 before i get my pregrancy test.
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can wait for your next natural period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

If you have always had regular menstrual cycles, the spotting you observed in February was not normal. It could have been a breakthrough bleed or an implantation bleed. A home pregnancy test done 3-7 days later may have been enough to confirm/exclude pregnancy.

However, a transient hormone imbalance can be self corrective and result in a normal period in the next cycle.

In the current scenario, you can get an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titers or wait for your next natural period. I would suggest the blood test for an earlier clarification in view of your symptoms.

Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.
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What Causes Left Abdominal Cramps And Heavy Vaginal Discharge?

Brief Answer: You can wait for your next natural period. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. If you have always had regular menstrual cycles, the spotting you observed in February was not normal. It could have been a breakthrough bleed or an implantation bleed. A home pregnancy test done 3-7 days later may have been enough to confirm/exclude pregnancy. However, a transient hormone imbalance can be self corrective and result in a normal period in the next cycle. In the current scenario, you can get an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titers or wait for your next natural period. I would suggest the blood test for an earlier clarification in view of your symptoms. Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.