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I experienced some light brown on and off spotting on the day my period was due. the next day it got somewhat heavier in flow and was pink/bright red. would the light brown on and off spotting be considered the first day of my period?

Q: i experienced some light brown on and off spotting on the day my period was due. the next day it got somewhat heavier in flow and was pink/bright red. would the light brown on and off spotting be considered the first day of my period?

: NO, the first day of period is considered when you have normal menstrual flow from the morning on, spotting can proceed for one or several days and if it is consistent every month and getting heavier should be evaluated by a gynecologist.

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Dr. Andrew Loucopoulos answered

NO, the first day of period is considered when you have normal menstrual flow from the morning on, spotting can proceed for one or several days and if it is consistent every month and getting heavier should be evaluated by a gynecologist.

Answered 8/19/2021

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A member asked:

I experienced some light brown on and off spotting on the day my period was due. the next day it got somewhat heavier in flow and was pink/bright red. would the light brown on and off spotting be considered the first day of my period?

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Dr. Andrew Loucopoulos answered

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