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A member asked:

I'm 50 and have had 3 wk cycles past 2yrs last month and again this month i'm spotting brown 3 days prior to period. then full 5 day period.menopause?

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Dr. Raymond Schneider answered

Probably menopause: I suggest you go in for a pelvic exam to makes sure nothing ese is going on.

Dr Steiner agreed

Answered 10/16/2013

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