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A 22-year-old female asked:
For the last 5 months i have been bleeding for a week or 2 before my period starts. i get some cramps but not as bad as my usual cramps. is it normal?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No not normal: 2 weeks of bleeding in the middle of your menstrual cycle means you have only two weeks to recover from that blood loss- as surefire way to become anemic. Go to a gyn md and find out why.
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