12 Things That Can Make Your Period Irregular

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By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. - SELF
May 3, 2016

“Period irregularities are very common—"they're the reason for about one third of all visits to the gynecologist," Cackovic says—and chances are you'll experience them at one time or another during your reproductive years. "Irregular" can refer to the schedule, frequency, or duration of your period. It can also be about the amount of bleeding you experience, and/or the amount of pain you feel during that time of the month.”

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