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Periods coming 3 wks apart. 44 yo. heavier, clots past 2 yrs. normal pap 10/2012. spotting mid-cycle in past but now just periods. should i worry?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Perimenopause: It is common in the years leading up to menopause to have variation in your periods. Often they get closer together before they start dropping off. If your blood counts are normal then you have nothing to worry about other than being annoyed by more frequent periods.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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A member asked:

Periods coming 3 wks apart. 44 yo. heavier, clots past 2 yrs. normal pap 10/2012. spotting mid-cycle in past but now just periods. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Khan agreed

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