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Light periods with mostly only red and brown blood for 5 days and early than expect. why?
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See your doctor: There are many possible causes, depending on your age. But in general, you will need further eval by your gyn, which may include labs and other tests to determine the cause and the proper treatment.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Hormonal: Sounds like a hormonal glitch but also consider pregnancy if that's a possibility.
Answered 12/9/2013
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