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What is the difference between withdrawal bleeding and period flow? l'm sexually active one month ago and period is due by april 26th. Did upts and beta hcg test after 7 DAYS OF MISSED PERIOD. All came negative. I'm having a light flow with heavy cramps rightnow after completing my last dosage of meprate(suggested by my gynaec) on may 8. I dont know if its my period or withdrawal bleeding. If it is withdrawal can i be pregnant?
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If there is normal onset of bleeding, it's period. If it is after meprate then it is withdrawal bleeding. If the flow.is light, get a urine pregnancy test. Get an ultrasound done if neg urine pregnancy test. Do Tsh and free T4, and prolactin levels also.
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