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I just finished my period yesterday but im spotting sometimes its light sometimes its heavy, why is that ?

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Irregular ovulation: or side effects of hormonal contraception. So it depends on what your medications are, if any. Or other factors that affect ovulation timing.

Answered 3/11/2020

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