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What can cause a one day menstruation after her normal menstruation a week earlier?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ovulation: Many women will experience transient spotting around the time of ovulation. Ovulation typically occurs 7 to 21 days after the start of the last period.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2012

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