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The bleeding or spotting is brown in colour and not heavy as regular menstrual flow. it has no obvious foul smell. i was on duromine 15mg for 10 weeks to assist with weight loss. i stopped taking the phentermine 3 weeks ago.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Weight issues: also may cause irregular ovulation, causing the bleeding issues you are seeing. Get checked by your doctor, for insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Answered 1/4/2020

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A member asked:

The bleeding or spotting is brown in colour and not heavy as regular menstrual flow. it has no obvious foul smell. i was on duromine 15mg for 10 weeks to assist with weight loss. i stopped taking the phentermine 3 weeks ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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