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What could be the cause of jumping periods except pregnancy?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Anovulation: Some women do not ovulate regularly. If you do not ovulate, there will be no period. Some women who do not ovulate regularly do experience an increase in frequency of bleeding due to the anovulation.

Answered 9/8/2013

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