Is spotting considered as day1 of period

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

Hi, This month I wil be going for ivf after 2 Failed iui. Last month I was taking contraception pill (ovral l).Yesterday I thought I got my periods but I was jus spotting, but flow started from today. My query is do I have to consider yesterday as day 1 even though I was jus spotting as my doc has asked me to visit her on day 2 for basal scan and blood test.. Usually I get periods the same day I see spotting so I am little confused.. Kindly advise..

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Dr. Archana

Laparoscopic Surgeon (Obs & Gyn) 11 yrs exp Delhi

The day you started spotting is counted as day 1 of your period. And baseline scan can be done any day between day 1 to day 5 of the periods .

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Dr. Nidhi Sharma Gynecologist/Obstetrician 23 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 23 yrs exp Chennai

Yes spotting is considered as day 1 of periods

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