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What causes 2 periods in a month? i've read online that hormone, polyps, etc can be causes. each period lasts 3-4d like normal.i don't take birth control

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Many causes: Most common is hormones not working properly please see your gyn for a workup and treatment as you should only be having 1 period a month.

Answered 2/23/2014

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A member asked:

What causes 2 periods in a month? i've read online that hormone, polyps, etc can be causes. each period lasts 3-4d like normal.i don't take birth control

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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