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Why is my period 5 days early and last month it was 4 days early?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

That's normal : People have periods every 21-35 days normally. What you are describing is a normal cycle.

Answered 12/10/2013

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