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A member asked:

My period was a week late. it stopped after 4 days and i started spotting a day later which lasted 2 days. ever since, i have had cramps. whats wrong.

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Mutiple possibilties: Make sure you are not pregnant. You can do a urine test which is fairly accurate. If you are not pregnant, there are a variety of conditions which can result in a late cycle. If it persists, see a gynecologist.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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