Does spotting count as day 1 of cycle?

Question

I had 2 days of brown spotting and then proper period blood on the 3rd day. Which day was day 1 of my cycle?  Which day should I put into glow as the start of my period?
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First day of FULL flow bleeding counts as day 1!!! Spotting doesn't count!

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My dr said day one was the first day of actual bleeding, not spotting or pantie liner type.

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Good question! I always have spotting for 1-2 days before period. Thanks for asking

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The first day of actual bleeding to the point where you need a pad/tampon is day 1.

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I will ask my dr! This is very confusing!

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I just had a doctor tell me that heavy bleeding counts as day 2. I feel like I've been misinformed for the past 30~ years!

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my doctor told me to count spotting as day one. unless its only for 1 time.

Does spotting count as day 1 of cycle?

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