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My period is five days early i usually only have a period for 3 days and a normal flow but this is really heavy i'm also trying for a baby and not sure why i have got my period early ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Varies: Your menstrual cycle can vary from month to month and this is not considered abnormal. Keep a menstrual diary and if bleeding becomes quite heavy. see your GYN.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My period is five days early i usually only have a period for 3 days and a normal flow but this is really heavy i'm also trying for a baby and not sure why i have got my period early ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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