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I'm a 39 year old female. my periods have been strange for awhile. i will spot for a few days, then nothing, then finally get my period. what's wrong?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Menopause?: It sure sounds like you could be going in to menopause. You are young for this, but when did your mother go into menopause? Any older female siblings to ask about their history?

Answered 6/6/2013

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A member asked:

I'm a 39 year old female. my periods have been strange for awhile. i will spot for a few days, then nothing, then finally get my period. what's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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