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A member asked:

I have pcos, due to a hormonal imbalance. i am not on birth control. my "period consists of 32+ days of spotting in the past few months, followed by a?

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??: Irregular cycles are common with pcos. Incomplete question. Being on birth control is medically beneficial and usually controls cycles for patients. Good luck.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 1/29/2015

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