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Irregular cycle?? period would be on heavy for 3days, 4th and 5th day stop then back on 6th an seventh day light. is this serious? should i see my gyn

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At your convenience: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Menstrual irrergularites are not uncommon. See the site listed above for info. You should consult your gyn at your convenience, it is not a serious or urgent issue.

Answered 2/15/2015

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