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Can breakthrough bleeding happen a week before expected period?
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Yes!: Absolutely. There are also other possible causes, but this is not to worry about unless it becomes a pattern.
Answered 3/20/2017
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Yes: By definition breakthrough bleeding occurs early. It can occur even earlier than that commonly mat or just after the time of ovulation as well. Or it be be prolonged spotting for 1 week before your period and it can come and go. It is highly variable.
Answered 7/15/2018
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