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If my period was 5 days late, is it normal to have light pink spotting 3 days after it finishes? also feels like it is going to start again.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Give it a few days : Light red discharge in the first few days after your period is ok. It is just the end of your period. Give it a few days to see if it resolves on its own. Ibuprofen may help and stop the feeling that you are going to start again.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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