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Irregular Period. Do I Need To See A Doctor?
I am 16 and my period has been irregular for about 2 or 3 years. Do I need to see a doctor?
Wed, 2 Feb 2011
Hello,
Usually during the teenage years periods may be irregualar but it may regularise in a couple of years.If by 18 it doesnt then you will have to be tested to find the cause.Some common causes are polycystic ovaries,thyroid dysfunction,high prolactin etc.
Usually during the teenage years periods may be irregualar but it may regularise in a couple of years.If by 18 it doesnt then you will have to be tested to find the cause.Some common causes are polycystic ovaries,thyroid dysfunction,high prolactin etc.
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