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I got my period three days early what could this be? i used to be on birth control to help regulate it but i stopped. could it still be irregular?

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Dr. Maxwell Dartey answered

Earlier menses.: With a history of irregular menses prior to your using "birth control" this early onset of your menses is not surprising.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 7/29/2015

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A member asked:

I got my period three days early what could this be? i used to be on birth control to help regulate it but i stopped. could it still be irregular?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Maxwell Dartey answered

Dr Beck agreed

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