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What causes "break threw" bleeding? my wife has been on her period or break threw bleeding for 3 years. drs don't know what's wrong.

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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Breakthrough bleed: Your wfe is suffering from some sort of hormonal imbalance. Possibly high estrogen, possibly low Progesterone or maybe both. She needs to see a doctor that understands hormonal imbalances and how to treat them.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

What causes "break threw" bleeding? my wife has been on her period or break threw bleeding for 3 years. drs don't know what's wrong.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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