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A 40-year-old female asked:
I am 40. i spotted for a couple days last month. i'm on birth control. i was a day late with a short period and fluttering that is increasing. ?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
DayLate is ok.Flutte: The period day late and lasting two days is ok when on Birth control pills
But I don't know what you mean by Fluttering is increasing.You better get it checked.If it is in vagina see Gyn doctor or Primary care
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