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I don't have consistent menstral flow. ususlly i have to drink alcohol to trigger my period. its been two weeks & i still don't hav d flow. help pls?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See GYN: A gynecologist can help regulate your period, as it is not uncommon to have irregular cycles and flows. It is certainly not recommended to drink alcohol, especially in the case you were pregnant, to bring on your late period. Best wishes.

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Answered 5/24/2016

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