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My menstrual flow has decreased from 3 days to only spotting now. i am worried i might not get periods in future. ?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably normal: Some women only have light spotting when they have their period. That is not necessarily abnormal. If you have regular, monthly periods - even if they are light, it is probably normal for you.

Answered 4/15/2013

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