A 21-year-old female asked:
what does it mean if i had my period for 5 days when i usually have it for a week then i started bleeding again two days later?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Normal : That would add up to a total cycle length of 8 days which is almost identical to your usual 7 day cycle.
Answered on May 7, 2013
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