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I've been lightly spotting a few days before my period actually starts should i be concerned?

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No: The endometrium breaks down slowly at the end of the cycle and can spot before full flow starts. The only exception are patients with uterine fibroids that have pre-menstrual staining consistently prior to menstruating.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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