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Been off femera2 months.first period been 8 days red-brown very light only when wipe. cancer? or normal for first cycle? havepcos

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

PCOS: Irregular periods are very typical for someone with PCOS. If you are no longer on Femara then you would return to your baseline state of cycles with PCOS. It is not clear what made you concerned for cancer. Consider seeing your obgyn for a longer discussion about what is concerning you.

Answered 12/15/2017

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A member asked:

Been off femera2 months.first period been 8 days red-brown very light only when wipe. cancer? or normal for first cycle? havepcos

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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