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Had my period, it came early and lasted only 4 days and was a bit lighter. then a day later i started spotting. the spotting has been off and on now..

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Dr. Marni Friedman answered

Probably fine: Menses are not always the same from month to month. Four days of flow is a normal amount. Even one day would "count" as a period.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/11/2015

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A member asked:

Had my period, it came early and lasted only 4 days and was a bit lighter. then a day later i started spotting. the spotting has been off and on now..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marni Friedman answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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