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A member asked:

Period is 3 days late now i'm spotting light pink. i only see it when i wipe. what is that?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Premenstrual: symptom. Do a pregnancy test a week later if you do not get your period.

Answered 2/7/2017

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Since it only: happens when you wipe it could be irritation and open skin. or you could take a pregnancy test if you think that;s a possibility.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/7/2017

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