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If my menstrual came on for one day is that a period.?

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Dr. Padmavati Garvey answered

Could be: It could be but i would do a pregnancy test is this is unusual for you.

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/19/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: The bleeding may or may not be your period. If you were expecting your period but it was uncharacteristically light, take a home pregnancy test.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 11/13/2018

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A member asked:

If my menstrual came on for one day is that a period.?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Padmavati Garvey answered

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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