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I'm 16 i've gained 20 lbs from not heathy choices. i'm not sexually active at all. but i've had a light period almost spotting for the past 2 months.

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Dr. Khristine Tate answered

Need to see someone: You need to have blood work. You should have your thyroid checked and possibly a work up for polycystic. Ovarian syndrome.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I'm 16 i've gained 20 lbs from not heathy choices. i'm not sexually active at all. but i've had a light period almost spotting for the past 2 months.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Khristine Tate answered

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