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Unusual periods. one month they last for about a week and then next month ill miss, then month after that it lasts for 2 weeks. should i be worried?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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NOT to worry: Irregularities like these are very common. If the irregularity is interfering with your life in any significant way consider hormonal cycling (oral contraceptives) for a few months...this sometimes "regularizes" your subsequent periods even after stopping! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 12/1/2018

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A member asked:

Unusual periods. one month they last for about a week and then next month ill miss, then month after that it lasts for 2 weeks. should i be worried?

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