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A member asked:

Is 5-day spotting can be determined as regular menses? i had it a week before my menses, & it wuz only on the 17th day of my cycle...thank you!

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See below: It could be your cycle. Menstrual cycles can be irregular. If pregnancy is a possibility, be sure to rule it out.

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2012

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See below: It could be your cycle. Menstrual cycles can be irregular. If pregnancy is a possibility, be sure to rule it out.

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2012

5.6k views

Thank

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