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A member asked:

On the 6th i had very light spotting so i put in a tampon and it was a brownish color after that nothing else, was that considered my period?

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Dr. Robert Stackman answered

Residual older blood: Due to color and flow probably older blood not likely your cycle.

Dr Drezaliu agreed

Answered 8/15/2012

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