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April 17th, 2011
im 36 years old and my period have been noramal for years but the last 2 months it been off last month 3 days that it this month 26 hours off for 1 day spotted for 3 hours the next what could be wrong


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replied April 18th, 2011
Infertility Answer A22098
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
The shorter and lighter periods could be suggestive of pregnancy or possibility of perimenopausal onset. It is difficult to comment on the cause without examination and further investigations. A blood/serum HCG test would accurately confirm/rule out pregnancy. A hormonal analysis done would confirm if the symptoms are due to perimenopausal changes.
Take care.



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