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I have a irregular period, always like every other month.is that the cause of my acne in my face?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably: It sounds like you might not be ovulating and may have a hormonal imbalance. You should have lh and fsh measured. There is treatment if you have the hormonal condition known as pcos or poly cystic ovarian syndrome

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 2/24/2013

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