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Spotting and 10 day late period. then normal period for 5 days but went to light bleeding (scant) for 4 days now. i'm 47. hormones or perimenopause?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Evaluation: Menstrual changes are quite common as one approaches the perimenopausal years as the hormonal production starts to slow. One should not assume this is the cause until a proper evaluation has been done

Dr Poinsett and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/15/2017

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A member asked:

Spotting and 10 day late period. then normal period for 5 days but went to light bleeding (scant) for 4 days now. i'm 47. hormones or perimenopause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Poinsett and another doctor agreed

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