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A 24-year-old female asked:
I had my first day of my last period april 16 then i went off birth control pills. i then had cramps and what i think was a light period starting may 25th for three days. was that probably my period or withdraw bleeding?
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Dr. Hishalah Zvulonanswered
22 years experience
Light Bleeding: More detail is needed. However, there is a concern about a possible pregnancy since you appear to be late getting your period. Your periods should be regular unless you are pregnant or you have a medical condition. Periods happen because there is a drop in hormones that causes a slough of a portion of the lining of the uterus. Consider going to obgyn ASAP for further eval.
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