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Are Light Periods And Painful Breasts An Indication Of Pregnancy?

Last week i've had extreamly painful breast, more pain that usualy during my monthly cycle. I've had weight gain, and i've been lightheaded. My "monthly visitor" is here...but VERY light... is it still possible that i my be pregnant? or could there be another cause?
posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM
Light periods and painful breasts are not sure symptoms of pregnancy.
Periods may be quite at times bleed heavily or very less.It will not indicate pregnancy
I would advice you to do urine pregnancy test and confirm the pregnancy if you are still in doubt.
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
Thank you.
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Are Light Periods And Painful Breasts An Indication Of Pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to HCM Light periods and painful breasts are not sure symptoms of pregnancy. Periods may be quite at times bleed heavily or very less.It will not indicate pregnancy I would advice you to do urine pregnancy test and confirm the pregnancy if you are still in doubt. Hope you are satisfied with the answer. Thank you.