Patient's question:
Hello everyone, I have been experiencing amenorrhea for 17 days. I went to the hospital for a urine test, which showed positive. The doctor said I was pregnant, but the next day I had vaginal bleeding that was quite similar to my usual menstrual period, accompanied by lower abdominal pain. Now, it has been three days of bleeding. I want to know if this is my menstrual period, or if it's a miscarriage? Did the hospital make a mistake in the test? Or is there any other reason? Please provide guidance from a medical professional! Thank you!!Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: Hello; After a woman becomes pregnant, she will not have her menstrual period again. However, a small number of women may experience vaginal bleeding on the expected date of their next menstrual period after pregnancy. In such cases, the pregnant woman often mistakes it for her regular period, leading her to be unaware that she is pregnant. This condition is referred to as "pregnancy menstruation." Its characteristics include light bleeding, pale color, and a shorter duration compared to any previous menstrual period. In reality, it is not true menstruation.Advice: Hello; If the amount and color of your current period are normal, it is not pregnancy menstruation, and you are not pregnant.