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What Causes Irregular Periods And Heavy Flow The Last Time?
My wife has been pretty regular up until about a year ago with her period. Then, it s been spotty, sometimes missing a month or two. Just this week, 2 weeks earlier than her regular time and really heavy, heavy flow. She is 48 yrs old. Is this something for major concern?
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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It is possible that she may be perimenopausal. Perimenopause refers to the time before menopause when the period undergoes changes. It can last from weeks to years.
When she goes a year without her period, she would be said to be in menopause.
During perimenopause, the period changes, it can become irregular, heavier, lighter.
The changes vary from one woman to the next.
I hope this helps
It is possible that she may be perimenopausal. Perimenopause refers to the time before menopause when the period undergoes changes. It can last from weeks to years.
When she goes a year without her period, she would be said to be in menopause.
During perimenopause, the period changes, it can become irregular, heavier, lighter.
The changes vary from one woman to the next.
I hope this helps
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