Crete, IL
A 39-year-old female asked:
Recently been on an earlier wake up schedule because of work and kids starting school. period 1 day late but i have breast tenderness and the dull cramps feeling in my stomach and legs. normal period fluctuation or likely something else?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
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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Answered Sep 01, 2022
Last updated Sep 1, 2022
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