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My average cycle duration is 28 days, the duration is like 6days. but for maybe 3months now, my period doesn't start on the exact date, delays for 3days?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably normal: A variation such as this in menstrual cycles is very common due to the complex interaction of hormones that comprise a woman's menstrual cycle. It is rare to see a textbook menstrual cycle in most women.

Answered 6/5/2013

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