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I have light pink/light red spotting and very minimal tiny blood clots with back pain its aweek before my scheduled period. very unusual. wht cld it b?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Early period: Not uncommon to get an early period when on steroids.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 3/1/2016

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