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Instead of getting my normal period i have either i have been spotting or not getting it at all; why is that?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Irregular bleeding: Do you take any hormonal contraceptives? This happens with hormonal contraceptives. Sometimes that happens with teenagers without any problems but if this persists, please see a doctor.

Answered 2/3/2016

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