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why am I bleeding lightly off and on with no cramps?

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Hello iam 21 yrs old. I started my period 3 days early and it has been light off and on with very mild cramps. Prior I had pregnancy symptoms such has frequent urination, pressure, cramps, headaches, fatigue, sore breasts, and back pain. I was wondering could I be pregnant? Or why am I bleeding lightly off and on with no cramps?


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replied February 20th, 2012
Menstruation Answer A31786
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
The light bleeding with no cramps could suggest possibility of implantation bleed. The symptoms of frequent urination, pelvic pressure, abdominal cramps, headaches, fatigue, sore breasts, back pain, could suggest pregnancy possibility. Wait and watch for your periods. Look out for development of any other new symptoms if pregnancy is suspected. If periods do not start within 10 days of expected period dates, or if you get abnormal periods, or if you suspect chances of pregnancy, consider visiting your doctor/gynecologist at the earliest for thorough examination (to confirm pregnancy related changes/signs in body) and blood/serum HCG level test (to confirm/rule out pregnancy accurately). Be in regular monitoring and follow-up with your treating doctor/gynecologist and report any new/abnormal symptoms immediately. Take adequate rest. Drink plenty of water. Maintain healthy diet.
Take care.



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