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Early Period

On an average, the menstrual cycle lasts 28 days in most women. Due to various reasons such as hormonal imbalance, stress, contraceptive pills intake, PCOD, thyroid disease, etc., the period can arrive earlier than usual. If it is frequently earlier than 21 days, it is advisable to get yourself checked to find out the cause.

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How does eating bricks affect the uterus?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. Will eating bricks affect the uterus? I do not have any side effects other than early periods. In the last two cycles, my periods were five days earlier. Please explain.  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.People eat chalk piece or brick or sand due to the craving on it. This is due to anemia. Your hemoglobin (Hb) should be estimated and iron therapy should be given. Eating bricks never harm you and never affects the uterus system. But, it may lead to infection and diarrhea....  Read Full »

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