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A 19-year-old female asked:

My periods have always been irregular but not short. i just had a period that lasted 1 day. could i be pregnant? is there something wrong with me?

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Dr. Karen Jones
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Possibly: It is always important to check a pregnancy test if the period is late or lighter than usual. However it is common to have some degree of variation that can be ok. However if your cycle is persistently unusual get checked.
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