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What Could Be The Reason For The Menstrual Flow Lasting For Only 3 Days?

hi.. i'm 21.. i always had my periods for 4 days where there wz minimal bleeding on the 4th day but from past 2-3 months my periods lasts only for 3 days where there is minimal or no bleeding at all on the 3rd day. The colour of the blood is somewhat dark brown. what could cause such a change?? should i go for a blood test??
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Cycles lasting 3 to 4 days is completely normal. And brown discharge is indicative of old blood. Nothing to be worried about.

Hope this answers your query
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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What Could Be The Reason For The Menstrual Flow Lasting For Only 3 Days?

Hello, Cycles lasting 3 to 4 days is completely normal. And brown discharge is indicative of old blood. Nothing to be worried about. Hope this answers your query Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal