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For my menstral cycle i only spotted. by spotting i mean literally a spot each day. i never filled up a pad. but started right on time. why?

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Dr. Patricia Fearing answered

depends: Not a problem if you are on hormonal contraception. With that, over a period of cycles the period will get lighter. If you are not, take a pregnancy test.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

For my menstral cycle i only spotted. by spotting i mean literally a spot each day. i never filled up a pad. but started right on time. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Fearing answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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