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A member asked:

My monthly period has fluctuated each month for the last several months. 29 day cycles. 36 day cycles. i'm 39 and obese. when do i get concerned?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Menstrual irregular: Now would be a good time to get this checked out medically. Take care.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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