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Hiw can you tell the difference between vaginal bleeding and your period?

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Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

get checked: A speculum exam can tell the source of bleeding, and of course knowing the date of your last period.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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A member asked:

Hiw can you tell the difference between vaginal bleeding and your period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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