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I've been having shorter periods the past 3 months since we've started trying to conceive. can this be stress?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pattern: The number of days bleeding is not an issue. If you are trying to conceive you are looking for a regular cyclic intervals to have a period that would indicate you are ovulating.

Answered 4/11/2014

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A member asked:

I've been having shorter periods the past 3 months since we've started trying to conceive. can this be stress?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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