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Im a almost 21 year old female, i've never had painful periods until recently. and now they skip a month in between, what can be wrong with me?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

NORMAL OR ?: Sometimes it is just dysmenorrhea or endometriosis . If persistent, see GYNE.

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Im a almost 21 year old female, i've never had painful periods until recently. and now they skip a month in between, what can be wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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