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A member asked:

Hello i have pcos ive been spotting for 3 weeks should i be worried?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Irregular menses may not signal any significant problems. Report this to your Gyn, and follow up to get proper management.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: Spotting is one of the most common - if not THE most common complaints with PCOS. Is there something you are worried about related to the spotting? Good wishes.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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