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A 33-year-old female asked:
I have irregular menstrual periods. my cycle is never consistent. ive been off birth control for over two years now. sometimes i dont get a period for months and some months i just get spotting and cramping or i bleed heavy with cramps and clotting?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Oligomenorrhea ?: Infrequent menstruation at age 33 as described with occasional spotting, and heavy bleeding/cramps/clotting may represent polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). See your gyn physician for an exam and testing (ultrasound) to establish diagnosis. Treatment for PCOS is low dose oral bcps, which stop ovarian activity, and eliminate risk of later abnormal cells in uterine lining.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Provided original answer
Dysmenorrhea can be caused by polyps, fibroids & adenomyosis.
Aug 23, 2013
A 23-year-old female asked:
Im on birth control pills. I never got menstrual cramps before them but now i do, even in-between periods. They're not very strong but is it normal?
Dr. Daniel Rychlikanswered
Fertility Medicine 28 years experience
Maybe: Women all feel different things on the pill. Usually there is an adjustment time on time on the pill that can last 3-6 months.
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