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Can getting pimples be a sign of an on coming period?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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Definitely: I commonly called this the pre-period pimple since it is due to the spike in Progesterone before your period.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Can getting pimples be a sign of an on coming period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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