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What does it mean when you have your period for 5 weeks then stop and start back 3 days later stop again and start 2 days later? i do have pcos

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Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Anovulatory bleeding: Not unusual for women with pcos, this type of bleeding can often be hormonally controlled. Please see your gynecologist. Also, rule out pregnancy.

Dr Miles and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abnormal: This is very common with pcos because of chronic anovulation. You need to see your doctor for treatment to regulate your cycles.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean when you have your period for 5 weeks then stop and start back 3 days later stop again and start 2 days later? i do have pcos

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Dr Miles and another doctor agreed

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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