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I menstruate twice a month and have for 8 years. i've tried bcps and implanon with no success. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

You need a proper: Work up with blood work, ultrasound and cultures, most likely hormones are not regulated correctly your obgyn should be able to figure that out and get u to cycle once per month.

Answered 11/10/2013

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A member asked:

I menstruate twice a month and have for 8 years. i've tried bcps and implanon with no success. what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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