I have a normally regular cycle with just pain when my periods start. But last month, my period started 3 days early with immense pain on the day before. What could have caused these changes? (I am 22 years old).

There are a number of reasons why this could happen... from stress, to strains, to diet change, to just a one off earlier period.

See what happens next month as it all may settle back by then.

Kindest regards

Emma

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