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I missed my period last month.oct. lasted the last 4 days of the month.this month i started about 2 weeks earlier and its a lot lighter. why is that?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Assuming you are not: Pregnant and having abnormal preg bleeding, most likely your hormones got messed up, u should see a gyn for a exam , blood work and a pelvic ultrasoun.

Answered 12/8/2012

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A member asked:

I missed my period last month.oct. lasted the last 4 days of the month.this month i started about 2 weeks earlier and its a lot lighter. why is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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