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Is Spotting With Cramping And Excess Urination A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Hi, I normally have a menstrual cycle from 29-34 days long. This week after 29 days I had a little spotting but over the last 3 days I have had about 1/2 teaspoon and have now stopped. I'm usually very heavy for 3 days then lighter for 2-3! I've had a little cramping in one place on the left side of my abdomen yesterday and general light cramping a bit today. I have been weeing alot but I drink alot of tea. I tested my urine and its alkaline and it has protein in, but I did take a multi vitamin today dont know if this affects PH. I have been having unprotected sex with my husband. I've had PID in the past. Do you think i could be pregnant? I'm concerned if I am about ectopic pregnancy? Thanks
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

If you have been having unprotected sex, there is a possibility you could be pregnant.

Pregnancy symptoms vary widely between women, and the symptoms that are commonly associated with pregnancy like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness and spotting can also indicate an irregular ovulatory cycle.

But the most common sign of pregnancy is missing your period. So if your period is late or abnormal, I recommend purchasing and performing an over-the-counter pregnancy test and performing it according to the package directions using your first morning urine sample.

Regarding ectopic pregnancy, a history of a pelvic infection is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy, but it is not a guarantee. So if you confirm that you are pregnant, you should seek prenatal care early as your physician will need to order an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy is in the right place.

I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes,

Dr. Brown
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Is Spotting With Cramping And Excess Urination A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. If you have been having unprotected sex, there is a possibility you could be pregnant. Pregnancy symptoms vary widely between women, and the symptoms that are commonly associated with pregnancy like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness and spotting can also indicate an irregular ovulatory cycle. But the most common sign of pregnancy is missing your period. So if your period is late or abnormal, I recommend purchasing and performing an over-the-counter pregnancy test and performing it according to the package directions using your first morning urine sample. Regarding ectopic pregnancy, a history of a pelvic infection is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy, but it is not a guarantee. So if you confirm that you are pregnant, you should seek prenatal care early as your physician will need to order an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy is in the right place. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown