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A member asked:

My period came 2 days early but was much lighter than normal. i had sex a day or two before ovulation. could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Marni Friedman answered

It is possible: You could be pregnant and still have a light period. I'm assuming you did not use contraception. Go ahead and take a pregnancy test.

Answered 9/23/2017

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