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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Missed or Irregular Menstrual Periods
Unplanned pregnancy can occur when a woman is breastfeeding and needs to be ruled out as a possible cause of persistently irregular or skipped periods.
Contact your health care provider.
To learn about additional potential reasons for missed or irregular periods, continue with this guide.
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