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A member asked:

When it comes to period,when is the 1st day and last day of menstruation?1st day,as soon as you see spotting(usually brown)?last day is zero bleeding?

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Dr. Navita Modi answered

Yes: If your periods are regular you can have pattern like that.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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