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Recently having a menstrual cycle every 2 weeks accompanied by severe cramps. why am i having them so often?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Anovulatory: Bleeding every two weeks is never normal , you should see your doctor for evaluation and treatment to correct the bleeding and /or regulate the cycles.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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