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I ended my period oct 12 ive been spotting since oct 20 for 4 days straight. i don't expect my period until november. what's happening?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Intermenstrual bleed: Intermenstrual bleeding can happen for multiple reasons: stress, infection, hormonal. Pregnancy is also possible. You may want to check a pregnancy test. If you are having fever or signs of infection talk to your provider.

Answered 10/24/2014

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