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A member asked:

Do u count spotting as a the first day of period when takin clomid (clomiphene)?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Full flow: Good question. I advise my patients to count the first day of full-flow as day 1 instead of preliminary spotting, but you should go with what your doctor advises.

Answered 7/15/2014

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