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When do you count the first day of your period my period usually starts with a few days of spotting before a full flow of blood do i count from the da?

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Yes: Unless you are on the pill. Good luck.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

When do you count the first day of your period my period usually starts with a few days of spotting before a full flow of blood do i count from the da?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Dr Smith agreed

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