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What Constitutes "spotting"?

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Suzy Active User, very eHealthy

October 28th, 2003

Hi cheezy,

spotting is just that, spotting. You might find a spot of blood on your underwear and it may continue happening throughout the day on and off. So it sounds as though you may have just had a lighter period this time, nothing to worry about.

Regards...

Suzy

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sparklypixie12

replied November 3rd, 2003

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I dont think that'd b classed as spotting-just lighter then what u usually r.Remember,it depends 2 on how old u r cos it can take up 2 3years 4 a girls cycle 2 b 'normal' so it cud b that with u
liz x

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