What Causes Vaginal Spotting In Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 13 May 2015

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Wed, 13 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : I was one week late I tested positive on Friday 5/8/2015 on my first responds the second line was a very light red. but on Saturday 5/9/2015 I started my period. I tested today because I wasn't feeling well , I still took it even though I am still bleeding. I tested positive with a darker 2nd line then it did the first time? Am I pregnant? Do I need to go to the ER?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please go to ER

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are pregnant.

An ultrasound scan is required to check if there is ectopic pregnancy or you are aborting.

Please go to ER immediately.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (21 minutes later)

What is ectopic pregnancy? wouldn't I be in pain? Is this normal? I made a doc apt should I wait or what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait if no pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Ectopic pregnancy is the one that occurs outside womb.

If there is no pain, wait till your doctor's appointment. If there is pain with bleeding, go to ER

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar