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What could lead to late, prolonged periods with spotting for a week before heavy flow?
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Missed cycle: Yu've experienced a missed cycle. These are most commonly due to anovulation. This occurs when the ovary fails to release an egg. This alters hormonal levels which disrupts the cycle.
Answered 12/10/2013
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