### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
Hi there, my period is due around this time of the month and on Friday morning there was a little bit of blood when I went to the toilet so I assumed I was getting my period. But no more blood came till Saturday night and again it was only a little bit. No more untill Monday. is this spotting a sign of pregnancy ?

### output:

Hallow Dear, Spotting is not a sign of pregnancy; it is the non-appearance of the regular menses which arises the suspicion of the pregnancy. In fact missing a period is the first cardinal symptom of pregnancy. All other symptoms mentioned bellow appear about 10-15 days later. They are:1. Nausea & vomiting with pica2. Frequency of urination3. Breast changes: * Engorgement & tenderness * Dark discoloration of nipples and areola with increase in areolar size * Appearance of small nodules (Montgomery's tubercles) under the areola * Colostrum secretions from nipple However, the pregnancy cannot be diagnosed only by such symptoms. You have options of undergoing some tests:1. Pregnancy test on overnight first morning urine sample about 8-10 days after missing period. Earlier, these tests may give false negative results. 2. Beta Chat Doctor test which is very specific and sensitive. These tests can give reliable results even few days before missing a period.3. Ultrasonography 10 days after missing period will provide a direct visual evidence of the status of pregnancy.4. Clinical examination by an Obstetrician 2 weeks after missing period. I hope this provides you good options and gives you opportunity to take an informed decision. 