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No, spotting and breakthrough bleeding does not count as the first day of your period. Spotting and breakthrough bleeding is an annoyance that occurs as an unwanted side effect of Birth Control. However, frequent spotting or breakthrough bleeding can also be a sign that you need a higher dosage of birth control.
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Do you count spotting as the first day?
When you have your period, more than spotting comes out. I'm on a period myself and the first i had mine, it wasn't spotting first. But it's actually what you believeis the first day. So sure, spotting could count as the first day.
When do you count the first day of your period?
On the first day of bleeding or even spotting.
Do you count your menstrual cycle from the beginning of your period or the end?
The first day of your period is the first day of your menstrual cycle, so start counting from there. The first day of your period is the first day of bleeding, don't count the days of spotting before menstruation.
When do you starting counting the 1st day of your periods?
The first day of your period is the first day of bleeding - you don't count days when you are spotting (brown or pink discharge).
Does the cycle start after your period is over or during?
The first day of your menstrual cycle is the first day of your period. You onlystart counting on the first day you see true bleeding, don't count from when you start spotting.
After you start birth control for the first time do you consider spotting the first day of your period or actual flowing the first day?
spotting is the beginning of what will be your period.
Is the spotting the first day of your period?
No, spotting is not the first day of your period, it is when you have enough blood to wear a pad or tampon. I know because I asked my doctor about this.
Should you count from the first day of your period to the first your next period for a cycle or from the last day of your period to the first day of the next?
You should count from the last day of your period to the first of your next.
What day should you consider the first day of your period - the day of dark red spotting or the day when the flow begins?
The day when flow begins, not spotting
Do you count from your last day of your period or the first day to determine when your next period will be?
Depending on your cycles... I personally count the last day of my period...
If you spot first then very lite then heavy when is first day of period?
Generally, if your spotting that singnals the beginning of your period. Unless you spot a couple days prior to your light flow, consider the spotting your first day.
Light spotting before period?
It's relatively common. It's a form of pms.... if you're tracking your cycle, the day your period starts is the first day of FLOW. A few days of spotting before your period really starts does not count as part of your "proper" period. It's one of the top mistakes women make when they're tracking their period.
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