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A 29-year-old female asked:

I get my period sometimes every two weeks but very light bleeding that doesnt last but 4 days. sometimes its normal and sometimes its late and sometimes i get it every two weeks. im a little concerned about this. what is the issue?

2 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ralph Boling
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Related to irregular: ovulation, may be caused by polycystic ovaries/insulin resistance. Also could thyroid or other issues, see your doctor for testing and evaluation.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. Consult this site. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
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Last updated Nov 27, 2019

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