Question 1

why did a start my period a week early?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Irregular periods in even the most regular person can happen because of stress, illness, acute weight change, pregnancy, etc.

Question 2

why have i started my period a week early?

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Periods can vary: This is normal.  It is not unusual for the week of your period to shift due to stress or illness.  In the first two years of having your period, irregular length is very common.

Keep track of the first day of each period on a calendar.  Looking at the pattern over 6-12 months is helpful and will give you an idea of what is normal for you.

Question 3

if i got my period a week early is this bad?

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: This is not necessarily anything serious. Hormone levels can change due to many factors like changes in your routine, stress, weight variations, intense physical activities to name some.  Wait to see if your cycle normalizes next month. If not consult your gynecologist for evaluation and  advice.

Question 4

what does it mean if i got my period a week early?

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Different facotrs: A period that starts a week early could be due to different reasons, among the most common ones:
- early ovulation: if you voulated early your period will start early (very common)
- no ovulation
- pregnancy (make sure to take a pregnancy test).

Question 5

i started my period a week early. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Early period: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &amp;   hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 6

iv come on my period a week early and now im late . . .  why ?

Accepted Answer

Pregnacy/unprotected: This may be a normal variation in your cycle due to hormonal fluctuations; however, if having unprotected intercourse, please get a pregnancy test and consult your physician if positive.

Question 7

i started my period a week early than i usually come on. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Likely a normal : Variation. Slight irregularity in menstrual periods is a common occurrence. See this site for more info.
http://women.webmd.com/tc/missed-or-irregular-periods-topic-overview.

Question 8

got my period a week early. had protected sex 2 days ago. i don't know what's going on.

Accepted Answer

Your hormones are in: .. flux for some reason.  Irregular periods and spotting could mean you may have some hormonal imbalance that could be affected by many different factors, including age (if approaching menopause?), nutrition, illness, exercise (or lack of it), body girth, psychological well-being, stress, season, or simple fluctuations of other related hormones (thyroid for example).  See your GYN if this keeps up

Question 9

i got my period a week early it was dark and heavy. it only lasted for about two days. what could that mean?

Accepted Answer

Irreg period: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 10

i had my period a week early then spotted the actual day i was supposed to have my period. what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods are one of the most common problems Obgyns treat.: If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  there are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

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