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A 24-year-old female asked:
Had a period 3 day long jan 11 then 5 day long starting on jan 28. normally i have a 33 day cycle. i do not use birth control. trying to conceive.
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Dr. Karen Dantinanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Wait: This may just be unusual period if persistant see your doc.
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