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A 26-year-old female asked:
I've been spotting since yest. afternoon. hasn't been 24 hours but it hasn't stopped. my period is 10-14 days away. i'm not physically active, i don't take birthcontrol or anything. i think its stress related, but should i see a doctor? i'm concerned
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Dr. Thomas Leesonanswered
General Practice 7 years experience
Pregnancy test?: Try a urine pregnancy test..,, that would be helpful information to have as vaginal spotting mid cycle has many causes.
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