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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
Your health care provider or your pharmacist can advise you about this possibility.
Almost finished. A less common reason for irregular periods or skipped period is an under or over production of hormones, such as excessive production of male hormones or an imbalance of hormones made in the pituitary gland.
Do you have either of the following?
excessive facial and body hair
milky discharge from your nipples.
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