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Late period and not usual flow
I was sexually active 12 days ago. This time, my period was 3 days late, and it started today. I'm experiencing cramps, but the flow is lighter than it usually is. What does this mean? Is this normal, and will my period continue for the usual 5 days, or is there still a risk of pregnancy?
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It could just be delayed cycle, but cannot rule out pregnancy. Better to get a Urine pregnancy test done and consult.
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A period that is lighter and a few days late, after sex about two weeks before, can still be a normal cycle, but it can also be an early pregnancy change such as implantation bleeding. Since pregnancy is possible here, this needs ruling out rather than assumed either way.
Next Steps
Take a home urine pregnancy test now. A negative test this early doesn't fully rule it out if your cramps continue, since both an early miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy need to be checked for then. If the flow doesn't settle into your usual pattern in a day or two, see a gynaecologist.
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Go in urgently if the pain gets worse or one-sided, you feel faint, have shoulder-tip pain, fever, or heavy bleeding.
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