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What Is The Cause Of Abnormal Bleeding During Periods?

I started my period 4 days ago and I had it for 2 days and the 3rd day I stopped an then that night I started again and then I woke up this morning and I wasn't bleeding and through out the whole day I hae been bleeding off and on. What does that mean?
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Hello madam, your history is incomplete, you did not mention about your age, wheather your previous cycles are always regular, do you have any medical disorders like thyroid? Abnormal uterine bleeding can be due to many causes...Usually of hormonal pills can cause abnormal bleeding..Also thyroid problems, any bleeding disorders,polycystic ovarian syndrome, sometimes even stress can also alter the menustrual cycle....You may have to consult your gynaecologist, only after a detail history and if required an examination, diagnosis can be made....
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What Is The Cause Of Abnormal Bleeding During Periods?

Hello madam, your history is incomplete, you did not mention about your age, wheather your previous cycles are always regular, do you have any medical disorders like thyroid? Abnormal uterine bleeding can be due to many causes...Usually of hormonal pills can cause abnormal bleeding..Also thyroid problems, any bleeding disorders,polycystic ovarian syndrome, sometimes even stress can also alter the menustrual cycle....You may have to consult your gynaecologist, only after a detail history and if required an examination, diagnosis can be made....