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Always used to have regular menstrual cycle.would start period in the mornings, little cramps accompanied.last few months noticed it starts so slowly, over 2 days.starts with spotting and light cramps on and off,the next day starts period.normal?

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Yes: Yes this is normal. The rate at which a period presents is dependent upon the blood vessel breakdown of the endometrium(lining of the womb) and how much endometrium is present in the uterus. Thus early spotting followed by a period is normal.

Answered 12/5/2020

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A member asked:

Always used to have regular menstrual cycle.would start period in the mornings, little cramps accompanied.last few months noticed it starts so slowly, over 2 days.starts with spotting and light cramps on and off,the next day starts period.normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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