La Vernia, TX
A 41-year-old female asked:

Had a heavy long period- heavy cramps. now spotting 7 days ltr. i'm ttc and 41. never happened before, should i see my doc? what could it be?

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerard Honore
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
See your doc?: Lots of possibilities here, but nothing to panic about. I usually don't place alot of significance in one heavy cycle as long as it doesn't become a pattern. If it bothers you enough, or if it continues into a pattern see your doc for help, for sure.
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