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I'm 19 and i've been having hot flashes all year,my periods are irregular and is currently 4 days late, today i'm having constant hot flashes, why?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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Irregular menses: You have a condition called dysfunctional uterine bleeding ( DUB). That can be controlled by taking birth control pills. Your ovarian-pituitary axis is screwed up and has to be whipped into shape. A gynecological endocrinologist would be an appropriate referral. Good luck!

Answered 1/29/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 19 and i've been having hot flashes all year,my periods are irregular and is currently 4 days late, today i'm having constant hot flashes, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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