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A 22-year-old female asked:
Had a period 4 weeks ago was lighter and lasted 5 days like normal and started when expected, this period it was very light and lasted 3 days have been extremely stressed due to anxiety can this be the reason? pregnancy test negative sex 50 days ago.
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
It happens sometimes: Many women have occasional variation of their mucus discharge, some spotting between periods, a heavier period, a lighter period, a longer or shorter period, or even a missed period. Having one or two of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean there is a medical problem, but a visit to one’s primary care or Ob-Gyn doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Took pregnancy test a week after lighter than normal period. It was negative. Sex was also 19 days ago. Accurate test?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe not: Since the period was lighter than normal a 2nd test will be confirmatory one way or the other.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Have had 5 negative pregnancy tests. The last period I had was much lighter than normal & only for 3days. Should have started on the 20th. Pregnant?
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Me and my bf had sex. Used a condom and pulled out. Period on time but lighter than normal. Neg pregnancy test. Am i pregnant?
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: Nothing to suggest you are pregnant. I'm glad you've got someone special, and have taken precautions.
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