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I did not get my period last month, and my bleeding is abnormal this month. Why?

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Hi doctor,

I did not get my period last month, but on the first of this month, I got spots, and on the second day, I had a heavy flow. Again on the third day, it was a light flow, and on the fourth day, it was only spotting.
Answered by Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

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MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for reaching out, and I am happy to help you.

Considering your age and the fact that you missed your period last month and this cycle, you noticed only one day of flow. You should be evaluated for oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstrual period) causes like PCOD (polycystic ovary disease), hypothyroidism, and hyperprolactinemia. There might be some uterine or ovarian pathologies as well. Also, we need to rule out pregnancy if you are sexually active. It would help if you did a couple of tests to know the cause behind your menstrual problem, so I can suggest appropriate treatment. Could you do the following tests? Thyroid function test, serum prolactin test, and pelvic ultrasound rule out PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and other pathologies. Do a urine pregnancy test if sexually active. Feel free to reach out for any queries. Take care.

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Published At September 19, 2020
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

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Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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