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What can cause some periods to be light and some heavy and for p periods to cane in duration 3-5 days?
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Normal : A 3-5 day period with slight variation in the amount of bleeding is a perfect description of normal menstruation. If you are not satisfied with your periods discuss the many options with your doctor. Birth control regulates. Lysteda will diminish. Some ate candidates for endometrial ablation.
Answered 6/27/2014
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