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My period came 5 days early lasted 3 days instead of 5, day one heavy and day two and three light (brownish) when normally it's light then heavy then light, now six days on i'm experiencing cramps like my period is going to come again?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. Consult this site for more information on this topic. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine

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