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My gf gets irregular periods sumtimes in 4 months, she's 18 yr old. how can it be treated, can it be troublesome in becoming a mother later in life?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not uncommon: in that age to have irregular periods, some are anovulatory, wouldn't affect fertility later when it becomes regular, at any rate a gynecologist evaluation is warranted

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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A member asked:

My gf gets irregular periods sumtimes in 4 months, she's 18 yr old. how can it be treated, can it be troublesome in becoming a mother later in life?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Miller agreed

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