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Why was my period 5 days late and then had it for 2 days and very light, not normal for me? and receiving a lot of hot flashes

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Pregnant?: Pregnancy is always a possibility. Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test. They become positive when you are about a week late. If it is negative, repeat in one week.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Why was my period 5 days late and then had it for 2 days and very light, not normal for me? and receiving a lot of hot flashes

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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