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What does it mean for your cycle to be on for three days if it normally stays on for five? i had sex three weeks before the three day ovulation

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Any unusual period w: Unusual period can be early , late , lighter , heavier , shorter , longer etc . Any of these needs to be reported to your primary doctor who aill ask some questions and arrange a pregnancy test.

Answered 3/7/2013

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