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A member asked:

Is it normal for the first day of your period to be lighter than your second day?

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Dr. Paul Neumann answered

Yes: The range of what's considered normal period bleeding is broad. A light first day is definitely within that range.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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