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56,still not reached menopause,periods every so often through the year.this month,spotted pink for 3 weeks, & now seem to be flowing, normal or worry?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Perimenopause: Perimenopause can produce these types of cycles, but a definitive answer to your concerns can only come with a live GYN MD exam and assessment as to where you are in the process or if something else is causing the bleeding.

Answered 4/22/2018

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A member asked:

56,still not reached menopause,periods every so often through the year.this month,spotted pink for 3 weeks, & now seem to be flowing, normal or worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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