A 19-year-old male asked:
What is the cause for light bleeding then period like bleeding 12 days before due period? stomach aches increase hunger lower back pains
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Dr. Elena Klimenkoanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Possible ovulation : Some women during ovulation rupture the ovarian cyst and this can cause small bleeding in the middle of the cycle - day 12-16 from day one of your last period.
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