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A member asked:

I had sex the 1st time around 11-17.a week later my period came on as planned but it was much shorter 3-4 days with bright red/dark blood. normal???!

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: Probably time for a GYN evaluation, exam, BC pills and condom use.

Answered 11/30/2016

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