What's 'normal' for periods?

(CNN) UPDATED 2009-06-17

Menstrual periods can be early or late, heavy or light, regular or irregular--or even nonexistent. So how can a woman know if what she's experiencing is normal, or if it's something that may signal a problem? In this article, a health reporter talks to experts about such menstrual issues as spotting, cramps, heavy flow, and irregular cycles to give clues about what's normal and what's not. Read full story >

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