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I start my periods with spots for 3 to 4 days and on 4th or 5th day normal bleeding starts n i get clots also. pls advice what to do.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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What you describe: sounds like normal "variations" in menstrual cycles. Discuss with your Gynecologist if this is somehow bothering you! Hope this helps! DrZ

Answered 5/9/2015

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A member asked:

I start my periods with spots for 3 to 4 days and on 4th or 5th day normal bleeding starts n i get clots also. pls advice what to do.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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