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Why could a woman have spotting instead of a period (excluding pregnancy)? what are the causes?
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Minimal endometrium: A very thin lining of the womb(endometrium) sometimes doesn't have enough material to shed at the time of the period and therefore, spotting results. This is common with the oral contraceptives.
Answered 2/27/2014
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