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I have a irregular cycle, and normally get really bad cramps and really heavy, but this month im on day 2/3 with no cramps and i'm lighter?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Welcome change: It sounds like a welcome change from your usual heavy and painful periods. Perhaps things are improving. If you would like more menstrual cycle control consider one of the many birth control options available to you.

Answered 1/22/2016

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