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A member asked:

My period started today. i took a midol for cramps about 12:00pm. it is now 8:30 and my period has stopped to a light pinkish color. need some advice.

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Not from midol: Midol does not cause short period you might bleed again next day or so hormone changes can cause this stress can cause this too.

Answered 6/27/2017

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