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I still had my period but it only lasted 3 days. Can I be pregnant?

Q)I usually get my period every month at the same time and it lasts 7-10 days. I think that I'm pregnant. I still had my period but it only lasted 3 days. Can I be pregnant?

A)

If you are pregnant you can not get your period. You could be spotting if you are pregnant, but it wouldn't be a full on period. If you are having unprotected sex, STOP, and use a condom along with a form of birth control. Go see your doctor or go to Planned Parenthood to start your method.