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A member asked:

What if the last few months my period has only lasted 3-4 days when it's always lasted a week?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably normal: It is not unusual to have a change in your menstrual cycle. It can be caused by many things like a change in activity, diet, weight gain ,weight loss, stress and other changes. Sometimes their is no apparent reason at all. This change does not sound problematic or worrisome. Hope this helps.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 4/14/2016

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