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I have had my menstrual cycles for 13 years and they always were 42 days (except when i had cysts). should i worry about this?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Not: If periods are regular for 13 years their is no reason for alarm. May just be lucky to have fewer periods and regular.

Answered 2/21/2014

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A member asked:

I have had my menstrual cycles for 13 years and they always were 42 days (except when i had cysts). should i worry about this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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