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I had a period last week n it was very light and lasted 5 days which that's normal then today i noticed i was bleeding again is this normal?

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Dr. Mary David answered

No: This is considered break thru bleeding and is not normal. It could be a side effect of your contraceptive method, a result of taking pills late or missing pills, or a sign of onfection.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 8/9/2014

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A member asked:

I had a period last week n it was very light and lasted 5 days which that's normal then today i noticed i was bleeding again is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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