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What would cause a woman to have a period 10 days after the last one?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hormonal imbalance: Usually if not ovulating. If it becomes a problem she should see her doctor for testing and there is treatment also.

Answered 8/20/2013

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