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Please advise if it's normal for a menstrual cycle to change?

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Yes: There are many things that can affect the menstrual cycle such as stress, other medicines, weight gain or loss, other hormonal dysfunctions, or it may be a normal fluctuation.

Answered 11/21/2016

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Please advise if it's normal for a menstrual cycle to change?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

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