WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: Early Pregnancy Signs w/light spotting and a negative test results

Re: Early Pregnancy Signs w/light spotting and a negative test results

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 06:40:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 17 Oct 2002, Shelly wrote: >
>I am a 30 y.o. and my periods are always regular at 29 days. I'm now
>on day 31 with a negative pregnancy test taken this afternoon. I'm
>having very light spotting (brownish color),severe breast tenderness and
>swelling. Additionally, I have had light cramping that almost feels
>like it has a pulling effect. I usually have little or no PMS symptoms.
>Could I still be pregnant with a negative test result and light
>spotting? At what point should I see my physician.

Wait one week and have the test done again.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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