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I have pcos . i am getting my periods every 35 to 45 days. this time it started exactly in a month but only black discharge .it's been 4 days now.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

OCP's: Because women with pcos do not ovulate regularly, they do not have regular cycles. Ocp's can restore predictability to the cycle by suppressing the ovaries and regulating the cycle.

Dr Raichle agreed

Answered 2/8/2014

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