Question 1

what can cause and early period?

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Some possibilities..: An early menstrual period may be caused by changes in hormone levels, which can be due to anxiety, stress, overworking, intense exercise, fatigue, or excessive weight gain or loss, etc...  An ob-gyn doctor can evaluate, if symptoms are worrisome or recurrent.

Question 2

does exercise cause an early period?

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No: Generally there is no relation.

Question 3

could anything cause an early period?

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Stress: Emotional and / or physical stress can osscasionally cause temporary changes in the cycles.  Normal variation in cycle length can also make it seem that the period is early, but still be well within the normal range.  Cycle lengths vary from as short as 21 days from start of one period to the start of the next - to as long as 36 days between cycles.

Question 4

what are reasons for having an early period?

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Possible reasons: Reasons for an early period can include  endometriosis, emergency contraceptives, changes in hormones, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chemotherapy for uterine cancer, perimenopause, eating disorders, intense dieting (especially w high carb diet), marked weight gain, significant over-exercising* anovulatory periods.

Question 5

3 weeks early period, should i be concerned?

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Yes, please let your: Gynecologist know. Prolonged period can lead to anemia. Take care.

Question 6

since cycles vary, what counts as an "early" period?

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What is variationp: When checking cycle length,count  count from the 1st day of bright red to next  time you  have  bright. Red. Bleeding again  ,this constitute 1 cycle.cycles vary by 1 to 2 days . If comes before that then it's early

Question 7

what should i do in case of week early period before date?

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Usually fine: Irregular periods are usually nothing to worry about. If you are on oral contraceptives, though, an early period may indicate that you missed one or more doses and are no longer protected. In this case you should use alternative forms of birth control until you are 10 days into your next monthly pack. If the irregularity persists, talk to your gyn Dr. for a workup.

Question 8

can stress precipitate an early period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can disrupt your menstrual cycle -- making it longer or shorter than usual. You could start your period "early" and not be able to predict when it would come next.  Stress can even completely eliminate ovulation and menses for a time.

Question 9

i am experiencing an early period with light bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal,: could be related to contraceptive hormones. If keeps happening, month to month, discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

what does it mean when you have an early period then spotting two weeks later?

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Menses: There are a number of potential causes of an early period followed by spotting 2 weeks later.  The first question is does the patient have regular cycles and is this abnormal.  Could she be pregnant?  Another possibility is that she may be ovulating.  As mentioned there are a number of potential causes which your physician can help you figure out the cause.

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