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Bleedin small amount. panty liner size but not fully, like a streak. period irregular. is this spotting? bright red when wipe but pink&brown on liner.

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Yes: That would likely qualify as "spotting". It's a subjective term used to describe minor bleeding that is not regular menstrual bleeding.

Answered 10/17/2014

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A member asked:

Bleedin small amount. panty liner size but not fully, like a streak. period irregular. is this spotting? bright red when wipe but pink&brown on liner.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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