What do you count as your first day of your cycle?

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I had a doctor tell me that my first day in my cycle was the first day of full menstruation. My new doctor says it’s the first day of spotting. What have you been told and what do you think?

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The minute I see blood lol

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First day of full flow but it’s important to note when spotting occurs because consist spotting for multiple days before your period may indicate a luteal phase defect (progesterone deficiency) which may impact your ability to get pregnant.

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The second you need a pad/tampon

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My reproductive endocrinologist told me to go by the first day if red flow.

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U count from the first day u have an actual flow.

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First day of full flow.

What do you count as your first day of your cycle?

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