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What is the cause of a prolonged period? ever since i started having my period i have never been regular, i am 21 years old. i don't have it every month, sometimes it skips 2 or 3 months. when i do get it it can last more than a month. it is very uncomfor
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Have : Have they checked your hormone levels and ruled out polycystic ovarian syndrome? If you are overweight or underweight this could affect your hormone levels and cause your periods to be irregular. If you are found to have pcos there are treatment options to help you ovulate. If nothing is found then you should consider visiting an infertility specialist. Best of luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
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