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Last month i had my period twice, now this month my period comes a week and couple days earlier why is this happening ?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Breakthrough: You are probably not ovulating regularly and the bleeding is caused by an overgrown endometrial lining in the uterus. You should see your doctor.

Answered 3/5/2013

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A member asked:

Last month i had my period twice, now this month my period comes a week and couple days earlier why is this happening ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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