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My menstrual cycle only lasted 3 days this month after being late when normally it's 5-7 days. it was extremely heavy and clotty. should i be worried? not on bc, not sexually active?

Q: my menstrual cycle only lasted 3 days this month after being late when normally it's 5-7 days. it was extremely heavy and clotty. should i be worried? not on bc, not sexually active?

: Although this is an abnormal period for you, it was on time but the heavy flow and clots were most likely a result of some imbalance between estrogen &amp; progesterone in your system this cycle. I'd simply wait to see what occurs with your next cycle before consulting your gynecologist.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Although this is an abnormal period for you, it was on time but the heavy flow and clots were most likely a result of some imbalance between estrogen & progesterone in your system this cycle. I'd simply wait to see what occurs with your next cycle before consulting your gynecologist.

Answered 9/22/2022

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A member asked:

My menstrual cycle only lasted 3 days this month after being late when normally it's 5-7 days. it was extremely heavy and clotty. should i be worried? not on bc, not sexually active?

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