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Is Delayed And Extended Period With Regular Spotting A Cause For Concern?

My periods started one week late frim the due date, and for one week from their start date I just had spotting with white watery fluid. Then after that normal flow started and it lasted for almost 10 days and now its almost the 20th day I am still getting daily spotting. What can be wrong. Is this something to worry about? P.s. I am 27 years old and unmarried.
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Yes it is of concern but nothing to panic about.

It is commonly due to hormonal imbalance.
I recommend :
-an OBGYN consult
-an ultrasound scan to check for ovarian cysts
-blood tests (complete blood count, Thyroid stimulating hormone, free t3 and t4, progesterone levels),

Based on this we can arrive at a diagnosis.
You may need medications for a few. Days to regulate your period and stop bleeding.
Rarely, if the bleeding is too much, a Dilatation & Curettage is necessary to stop bleeding.

Please consult an OBGYN as soon as possible. If it has stopped bleeding, then it is OK.
However if it recurs, then it needs to be evaluated as above.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with.
Wish you good health
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Is Delayed And Extended Period With Regular Spotting A Cause For Concern?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes it is of concern but nothing to panic about. It is commonly due to hormonal imbalance. I recommend : -an OBGYN consult -an ultrasound scan to check for ovarian cysts -blood tests (complete blood count, Thyroid stimulating hormone, free t3 and t4, progesterone levels), Based on this we can arrive at a diagnosis. You may need medications for a few. Days to regulate your period and stop bleeding. Rarely, if the bleeding is too much, a Dilatation & Curettage is necessary to stop bleeding. Please consult an OBGYN as soon as possible. If it has stopped bleeding, then it is OK. However if it recurs, then it needs to be evaluated as above. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with. Wish you good health