A 46-year-old member asked:

I normally have very heavy periods with heavy clots too but this month i have i am only spotting is this a reason to worry? i am 38 years old.

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Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered

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Spotting: If you have pregnancy symptoms do a home test and follow up with a gyn appt.

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