A 16-year-old female asked:
Missed period for 3 months. heavy period then two very light periods. horrible back pain and fatigue. what's your guess?
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Dr. Joyce Pastoreanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Dysmenorrhea: Not uncommon to have irregular periods in the teen years. If not allergic, take Ibuprofen 400mg every 8 hours with food for back pain and cramps.
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Last updated Aug 6, 2014
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