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Why is my period heavy for a day and then light for a day then gone and why is it coming earlier every month? i am sexually active not on bc.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

GYN exam: May be due to hormonal fluctuations. I would suggest hormone levels include thyroid function studies.

Dr Rivera-Godreau agreed

Answered 6/3/2015

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A member asked:

Why is my period heavy for a day and then light for a day then gone and why is it coming earlier every month? i am sexually active not on bc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rivera-Godreau agreed

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