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From medications and stress to PCOS and STIs, there’s a wide range of reasons Aunt Flo may overstay her welcome
Hormonal changes are the likely culprits behind the aches and fatigue before your period
Irregularities in cycle length and flow aren’t a cause for concern
Typically, you can keep your appointment, let your gynecologist know and let your worries go
It depends on your menstrual flow, and a little trial and error
Stress, extreme diet and exercise, PCOS and, of course, pregnancy could be responsible
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