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Period was 5-8 days but suddenly dropped to only 2-3. why would this happen? virgin, hx of regular heavy-ish (gotten lighter over the last 2 years) cycle. could anemia/low iron cause it. suspicious of aiha. multiple symptoms. don't see doc to april.
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Pretty normal. : Don't think it's anything abnormal. Your period can change both with age and it can vary from its baseline to longer or shorter. No particular reason except for normal hormonal changes.
Answered 1/4/2017
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