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When you start your period if you have brown spotting do you count that as the first day of your cycle or do you wait till you see bright red blood?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Menses: Usually the day of heavy bleeding is first day and lasts first three days. Total duration of menses --- 5-7 days.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 10/5/2014

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A member asked:

When you start your period if you have brown spotting do you count that as the first day of your cycle or do you wait till you see bright red blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Dr Enriquez agreed

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