Hello, I am expecting my period on February 12. I have just found out about spotting and how, if I am pregnant, may replace my period. My question is, if I have my period on the 12th could that be spotting? In other words will spotting replace my period time right away (as on the 12th) or will it not occur until I am late on my period, or could it occur before the 12th?

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