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I had iud for 4 yrs then got tubes tied 2 yrs ago. cycles were 1st of mth every mth until this feb, now they are a week earlier every month. advice?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

I don't get it: Periods come every 21-35 days. As you can see this does not correlate with the lunar calendar. It sounds like you are describing perfectly normal periods. If your periods are coming regularly in a consistent pattern then it does not matter where they fall on a calendar.

Answered 5/22/2013

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A member asked:

I had iud for 4 yrs then got tubes tied 2 yrs ago. cycles were 1st of mth every mth until this feb, now they are a week earlier every month. advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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