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Dub for five weeks turned into spotting every other day, does this mean my cycle is going back to normal? am i ovulating?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Wait and see: Time will tell. There's no way to predict the future. You have to monitor your periods over the next few months. If you're having regular, predictable menstrual cycles then you're like the ovulating.

Answered 12/26/2013

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