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Doctors, what is the difference between menstrual period and spotting?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: Menstral period is the time that the period is due. The length of flow and heaviness varies for the same person and between women. Spotting means just a tiny bit of blood nota flow and can be present during a menstrual period or at other times as well

Answered 6/22/2014

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