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Hi. im 43, always have regular periods 26/27 day cycles. my period was on 3/29-4/5. then again on 4/15 but lighter. any ideas? should i see a dr?

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Dr. Mark Wert answered

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Irregular period: First take a pregnancy test. I worry about pregnancy first, including an ectopic pregnancy since you have had a procedure in the past. If not you may be entering a peri menopausal phase. If pregnant see doc. If not you can safely wait a month or two if you have no other symptoms.

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Answered 10/4/2015

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A member asked:

Hi. im 43, always have regular periods 26/27 day cycles. my period was on 3/29-4/5. then again on 4/15 but lighter. any ideas? should i see a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Wert answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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