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Can a period start or begin with light red spotting? im on my sugar pills of low dose birth control right now and just started lightly bleeding and its red. thank you?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Menses: Menstrual periods can be variable. A period might start with spotting.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/17/2020

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A member asked:

Can a period start or begin with light red spotting? im on my sugar pills of low dose birth control right now and just started lightly bleeding and its red. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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