Jill S. asked
I am 20 years old and did not have a period for a year. Now, since February, I have been spotting for 2 months. I am not using any contraceptives, and the spotting has been stable. My last normal period was from February 21 to February 26. I do get stomach aches and was diagnosed with PTSD and am highly anxious. I was also prescribed Spironolactone for acne, which took the acne away but my periods stopped in March 2021. What could be causing the spotting, and what tests or actions should I consider?
March 11th, 2023
Evan M. answered
Persistent spotting can be due to excessive uterus lining growth from not having a period for a whil...
March 11th, 2023
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