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A member asked:

My period usually lasts about 7 days, but this month it only lasted about 4 days. is this normal? it's never been so short before.

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Dr. Errol Ozdalga answered

Yes normal.: Yes this can be normal and some variation is okay.

Dr Maes and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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