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Third day spotting instead of my regular heavy period. what could be the problem?
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Hormones: Changes in hormones would be the most likely cause. Check a pregnancy test if that's a possibility. Otherwise, if continues, consider birth control pills to help regulate your cycle.
Answered 9/28/2016
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