Is Vaginal Bleeding 3 Weeks Post Menstruation Due Date Because Of A Miscarriage?

Posted on Sat, 23 Dec 2017

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Question : My period is three weeks late and I just started bleeding with severe cramps in my abdomen and back that are different from my usual. Not sure if a period can come that late or be an early miscarriage.

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So if the test comes up positive it could be a miscarriage? If not something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a URINE PREGNANCY TEST

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Greetings,

If you were expecting pregnancy, better to get your urine tested. It could be a missed abortion if you are pregnant.If not pregnant it can be due to HORMONAL issues or infection which needs a gynecological checkup including an ultrasound scan.

Hope my answer helps you... feel free to ask further.
Regards

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Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If the test comes as positive it can be a missed abortion and you definitely need to consult a Gynaecologist to confirm completion of abortion.

If not, then the cause for delay and excessive bleeding needs to sort out.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee