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I'm 21 years old and still have irregular painful periods. how do i regulate this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One option:: Talk to your gynecologist about use of oral contraceptive to help regulate periods and decrease pain.

Answered 6/22/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 21 years old and still have irregular painful periods. how do i regulate this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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