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I am supposed to start my period today but i don't see blood, instead there's this pinkish discharge. what could this mean?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Normal variation: cycles may vary from month to month depending on age, hormone levels, sexual activity etc. This is usually a normal variation.

Answered 1/24/2015

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A member asked:

I am supposed to start my period today but i don't see blood, instead there's this pinkish discharge. what could this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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