Monthly bleeding that comes too often, or bleeding at other times

Something may be wrong if monthly bleeding comes more often than every 3 weeks, or if it comes and goes without a regular pattern.

Causes:

· The ovary may not have released an egg.

· There may be growths (fibroids or polyps) or cancer in the womb, especially if monthly bleeding is heavy and not regular.

· Taking the medicine called estrogen after menopause.

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· Some family planning methods - like the pill, implants, and injections - can cause you to bleed more often.

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¨ Hormonal family planning methods such as pills, implants, or injections, can change monthly bleeding.