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I'm 21 and i do have my menstruation every month but they're still not in exact intervais. sometimes, it takes longer. is this still 'regular'?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If you have a period every month, even if there is a few days difference in timing, then your are regular and normal.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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