Yes, this can happen. Don't worry about it - it happened to me several times but my GP totally reassured me that it was a common thing - just hormones needing to settle. I just ignore it if it happens now.
I'm not sure about common but its not unheard of. like you pointed out I would recommended the person seeing their local doctor for more detailed advice. hope everything works out okay for your friend.
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