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Re: 38-40 day cycle length normal for 23yo?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 14:09:05 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 16 Apr 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I'm 23 years old, healthy. Ever since February until now of this year,
>my cycle length has flucuated from 38 days to 40 days, when usually it
>is a 28-30 day cycle. Is this normal, or does it indicate some possible
>problem? I have been exercising more ever since January, although it
>certainly cannot be labeled "strenuous." I do about 20 minutes of cardio
>4 times a week. Would this long cycle length adversely affect my
>fertility?

It will decrease the number of eggs released per year and that will decrease overall chances of pregnancy.

>
>Just in case you need this information, I'm 5'3" and 100 pounds.

If you have lost some weight in this time span, that may have something to do with it.

>
>Thank you for any input,
>
>Amanda

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