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My period is usually four days last month and this month it was only two days. is that normal?

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Dr. Daniel Rychlik answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Length of menses: The number of days a menstrual cycle last can vary month to month. It is dependent on the amount of estrogen or lining your body made that month. Sometimes other conditions like stress can cause the menses to be delayed or appear light.

Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

My period is usually four days last month and this month it was only two days. is that normal?

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Dr. Daniel Rychlik answered

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