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Very regular 28 day cycle. started spotting one week after lmp and turned to heavy flow.no pain no cramps. sexually active.what is goin on?

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Abnormal bleeding: Can be due to hormones not working correctly or other physical causes, please see your gyn for an exam, blood work and cultures and a pelvic ultrasound.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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