How can one tell if spotting is due to a miscarriage or period?

Doctor's Answer

If you have missed your period or it is late and then you develop bleeding, you can perform a simple urine pregnancy test.

If this urine test shows that it is positive, then the bleeding that you are experiencing may be due to a potential miscarriage and it is best to then schedule an urgent consultation and ultrasound scan with a gynaecologist.

If the urine pregnancy test is negative, this is then due to a delayed menstrual period.

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