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I am 36 years old and have never had a regular period in my life. i've never been on birth control and my periods are about 5-6 days long, with the first 3 days being cripplingly painful! nowy periods are happening about once every 2-3 months?

Q: i am 36 years old and have never had a regular period in my life. i've never been on birth control and my periods are about 5-6 days long, with the first 3 days being cripplingly painful! nowy periods are happening about once every 2-3 months?

: Although you are young, you may be perimenopausal. This should be addressed with your OBGYN.

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Although you are young, you may be perimenopausal. This should be addressed with your OBGYN.

Answered 4/22/2023

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A member asked:

I am 36 years old and have never had a regular period in my life. i've never been on birth control and my periods are about 5-6 days long, with the first 3 days being cripplingly painful! nowy periods are happening about once every 2-3 months?

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