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A member asked:

Is tan watery discharge/tan spotting normal for starting a period? only when i wipe. could this be my period? pcos(on metformin)

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Yes..: The menstrual period may start with a faint brownish-pinkish looking discharge. After that( 1-2 days) you should see blood. If it does not behave normally follow up with your doctor on this and continue taking metformin as prescribed.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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