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Hi i recently had a ruptured ovarian cyst (3 weeks ago). i am not on birth control due to hypertension. i recently have started spotting? why?
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Ovarian cyst: Sometimes, the follicle (cyst) that contains the egg that you should ovulate grows bigger and the egg inside stops developing. The cyst may rupture and cause pain or discomfort. It can cause your cycle to come earlier or later and can cause the spotting you noted.
Answered 12/10/2013
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