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I had my 'normal' period 4/24-28, right on schedule. i began spotting 5/5 and now have my period with clots. we are ttc. should i worry?

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Dr. John Gordon answered

Depends: If this cycle is very unusual then perhaps this is not a big deal. However if your cycles are not regular then an evaluation is appropriate. Occasionally a woman's estrogen level will drop so much immediately following ovulation that she experiences blood flow like a normal period.

Answered 8/21/2013

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A member asked:

I had my 'normal' period 4/24-28, right on schedule. i began spotting 5/5 and now have my period with clots. we are ttc. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Gordon answered

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