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I used to have regular periods & i tried birthcontrol pills but stopped after the 1st pack. i just had my period & it was the heaviest ive had & now it just ended & im spotting. what could this mean?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Ovulation issues: this likely represents an underlying problem with ovulation, such as insulin resistance/polycystic ovarian syndrome, or other reasons.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/3/2019

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A member asked:

I used to have regular periods & i tried birthcontrol pills but stopped after the 1st pack. i just had my period & it was the heaviest ive had & now it just ended & im spotting. what could this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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