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I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. my usual periods last 5 days but my previous periods took 3 days instead. now my next periods are due this week but today is my third day of spotting. what could this mean?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Decrease carbs,: If urine pregnancy test is negative. Carbohydrates, may be decreasing the number of ovulations, longer cycles. decrease, bread, pasta, rice potatoes and sugar. increase exercise. talk to your doctor about further testing and treatments.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2020

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A member asked:

I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. my usual periods last 5 days but my previous periods took 3 days instead. now my next periods are due this week but today is my third day of spotting. what could this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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