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A 29-year-old female asked:

I have had period non-stop for 3rd week in a row.i use ginette and this has never happened before.actual period should start monday.after last period, i had spotting.past 3 days heavy dark red blood & cramps.have been very stressed lately?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stress can have an effect on the hypothalamus in the brain which regulates your period. If there are other concerns about normality please have your GYN MD evaluate this situation.
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Reviewed Mar 24, 2021
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