A 17-year-old female asked:
17 year old girl & had sex on july 3 & 21 & very stressed thinking i wasn't going to get my period & then today i got it but very light than usual?
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Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Stress after sex: Menstrual flow can normally vary from cycle to cycle.
Rather than worry and stress yourself after the fact, consider practicing safe sex (always use condom ), and also get on some kind of oral contraceptive and you'll have nothing to worry or be stressed about in the future!
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