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When period becomes short does it mean early ovulation?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: But if a cycle is short, early ovulation is a likely reason.

Answered 10/31/2013

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I had sex on the days of ovulation but he pulled out . My period came 3 days early and only lasted for 4 days then it stop . what do that mean ?

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