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I had a light period a week early, i'm on the pill and expected to get another one, but i didn't. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Missed period: unprotected sex? concern for preg? do a home pregnancy test to r/o pregnancy. Otherwise, if test is negative, it could be due to a normal variation in the menstrual process.

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

I had a light period a week early, i'm on the pill and expected to get another one, but i didn't. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rahil Malik answered

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