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On the day i was to start my period i started spotting lightly it was light pink. its been going on for 3 days now. what could this mean?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal: If you are spotting when your period is due, it is probably just your period. If you are unsure and could be pregnant, you should take a pregnancy test.

Answered 10/5/2014

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Menstrual period: In the younger age group, the quality and amount of bleeding can vary from one month to another more than the older age group.

Dr Mehra agreed

Answered 11/15/2016

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