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A member asked:

Should i be worried about my 3 day period then spotting afterwards?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : That is very common and quite normal.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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