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My wife's menstrual cycle is irregular. past 5 months it's been absent w/ light spotting weeks apart, no pain, but last night back pain. thoughts?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Cycle: Should see a doctor who may prescribe her pills to regulate her periods.

Answered 9/25/2015

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A member asked:

My wife's menstrual cycle is irregular. past 5 months it's been absent w/ light spotting weeks apart, no pain, but last night back pain. thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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