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Light bleeding on 17th day of cycle
My periods was delayed by 5 days this month and got my period on the 6th day. For the first time i am experiencing light bleeding on the 17th day as well and I have slight lower back pain . Kindly let me know what has to be done and what is the reason for sudden bleeding in the mid cycle. My next period is due in 13days.
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May be ovulation bleeding
Need not worry
Just relax
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If the bleeding on17th day is scanty then no need to worry. Delay by 6 days is also fine. If this repeats kindly consult your gynecologist
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
If bleeding is heavy then take Tablet Trapic MF three times a day for three days
Next Steps
Maintenance of menstral calendar
If abnormal irregular periods persists
1. Get ultrasound pelvis done for uterus tubes and ovaries and endometrial thickness
2. Get Serum LH and FSH done on day two of periods
2. Get serum TSH and Serum Prolactin
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Take Tablet Normoz once a day for three months
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
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Chennai
Hi. Mid cycle bleed is mostly ovulation bleeding . If it is spotting only for 1 or 2 day then no need to do anything .
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