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What can cause you to spot a week before your period is due?
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Varies: There are a number of reasons for intermenstrual bleeding and spotting - polyps, fibroids, infection, anovulation, cancer, etc. If you are doing that repeatedly with your cycles, you need to see your doctor.
Answered 9/10/2012
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