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Reasons why my period would be shorter then other months ?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Anovulatory cycle: Irregular menses is very common in young women. Check out http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/anovulatory_cycle for info re anovulatory cycle as cause of irregular menses.

Answered 3/30/2013

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