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Period came 3 days late what's the cause?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Peri-menopause: During peri-menopause, one's regular periods start becoming irregular. By definition, once you've been amenorrheic (w/o periods) for 12 months, then you've entered menopause. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/perimenopause/ds00554 for more info.

Answered 8/15/2013

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