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Bleed for three days, sometimes 4. is this considered considered a short menstrual cycle because i only bleed for 3 days?

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Dr. Lisa Gardner answered

No: You are ok and thank goodness only three days! if you are on the pill, this may be why too :).

Answered 5/20/2013

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A member asked:

Bleed for three days, sometimes 4. is this considered considered a short menstrual cycle because i only bleed for 3 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lisa Gardner answered

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