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A 46-year-old female asked:

Period is two weeks late, some soreness of breasts, negative pregnancy test. is this the start of menopause (i am 46) or could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Aruna Mani
Internal Medicine - Oncology 21 years experience
Either is possible: Definitely take a pregnancy test, but it is not impossible to start menopause at 56.
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