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Do i count brown discharge as the first day of my period?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No and yes: There are differences of opinion, but I usually count the 1st day of normal menstrual flow as the 1st day of a menstrual cycle.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 8/27/2019

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A member asked:

Do i count brown discharge as the first day of my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Dr Honore agreed

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