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Is it normal for your period to stop, and then 2 days later start back up again light and last a day ?

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Depends: It is not uncommon to have an abnormal period once in a while. Stress strenuous exercise, medical problem like diabetes or thyroid condition are a few reasons one might have repeated episodes of abnormal menses. See your md, if appropriate do a blood pregnancy test.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Is it normal for your period to stop, and then 2 days later start back up again light and last a day ?

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Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

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