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Do you consider the menstruation as the first day if it came at night ?
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Menstruation: The start of the menstrual cycle is defined as the first day of bleeding. This includes the day(s) of brown flow before it takes on a more reddish color. (even if it starts during the night).
Answered 2/4/2013
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Yes: The first day menstruation starts regadless of time, is the 1st day.
Answered 4/8/2015
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