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Period came on light then heavy for one day then light again what does this mean?

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Young Woman: At your age there may still be some normal variability in your menses. On the other hand any irregularties in menses may be related to hormone changes i.e. pregnancy or variations in birth control..

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

Answered 10/25/2014

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