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Is it normal to have a 2 or 3 days menstrual period with the first and third day just spotting?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: That could be perfectly normal. The periods can vary somewhat from month to month as well.

Answered 2/6/2015

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