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My period is usually heavy and lasts five days. this month it came light and only lasted 3 days. i had intercourse 2 days after my last period.

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Dr. Peter Baumann answered

Pregnancy test: A lighter than normal period is sometimes seen during pregnancy. You may want to do a pregnancy test.

Answered 4/9/2014

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A member asked:

My period is usually heavy and lasts five days. this month it came light and only lasted 3 days. i had intercourse 2 days after my last period.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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