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I started spotting on cycle day 18 and i've had bleeding every day since which has lasted 3 weeks now & im not on the pill. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Protection/hormones: If you have had unprotected sexual intercourse, please do a home pregnancy test. You are having prolonged menstrual bleeding which may be related to hormonal fluctuations, thyroid disorder, stress, anxiety or other systemic illness: I suggest immediate GYN evaluation.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I started spotting on cycle day 18 and i've had bleeding every day since which has lasted 3 weeks now & im not on the pill. what could be causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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