Question 1

what can i do to make my period lighter other than birth control?

Accepted Answer

Iud: Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is probably the easiest and safest way to decrease your menstrual flow.

Question 2

can skipping the last 3 pills of your birth control before the sugar pills make your period lighter?

Accepted Answer

Get a test: It can make your period lighter but if you're sexually active it can also mean you might be pregnant. Get a pregnancy test and check it out to be sure, since knowing early is important.

Question 3

can you tell me wht do do if i'm if on birth control, had lighter shorter period now gush of blood?

Accepted Answer

Period changes: If you continue to have heavy bleeding , you need to see your gynecologist to  be evaluated.

Question 4

on birth control, got period on time lighter than usual is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control pills control the timing of your period, and the flow is often lighter than usual.

Question 5

is it normal if you switch to an ultra low dosage of birth control and at your next period its way lighter then normal?

Accepted Answer

Light period: Yes this could be very normal and expected if you have switched to lower dose birth control pill.

Question 6

i just started taking my birth control again. my period this month is lighter than usual and brownish and a little clotty. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the nice side effects of birth control is lighter, shorter periods.

Question 7

i am on birth control and i got my period 2 weeks early and it is lasting longer than normal and is not getting lighter like it is going go stop soon.

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: When you are on the birth control pill, there is often good control of when your period occurs with occasional breakthrough spotting.  Daily bleeding unrelated to your cycle or pill-free week needs to be evaluated.  Check a pregnancy test now and schedule a visit with your doctor!

Question 8

hi! i recently got off of my birth control due to switching brands. it's been over a week and my period seems to be getting heavier instead of lighter?

Accepted Answer

Period: Please take all the medicine you are using and get an appointment to see a Gynecologist!!!

Hope all goes well - anticipate it will!

Question 9

i have a 25 day cycle. i have been having a light period for last 3 months. not on birth control and i am sexually. what are cause for light periods?

Accepted Answer

Normal variation: The nature of the menstrual cycle can vary from time to time.  Any amount of bleeding during the correct part of the cycle is generally normal.

Question 10

can stress cause a shorter and lighter period, even if i'm taking birth control correctly? my period  usually lasts longer even when on birth control.

Accepted Answer

Yes,: Stress can lead to a lighter/ shorter period.  Take care.

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What can i do to make my period lighter other than birth control?

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Can skipping the last 3 pills of your birth control before the sugar pills make your period lighter?

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Can you tell me wht do do if i'm if on birth control, had lighter shorter period now gush of blood?

A member asked:

On birth control, got period on time lighter than usual is it normal?

A member asked:

Is it normal if you switch to an ultra low dosage of birth control and at your next period its way lighter then normal?

A member asked:

I just started taking my birth control again. my period this month is lighter than usual and brownish and a little clotty. is this normal?

A member asked:

I am on birth control and i got my period 2 weeks early and it is lasting longer than normal and is not getting lighter like it is going go stop soon.

A member asked:

Hi! i recently got off of my birth control due to switching brands. it's been over a week and my period seems to be getting heavier instead of lighter?

A member asked:

I have a 25 day cycle. i have been having a light period for last 3 months. not on birth control and i am sexually. what are cause for light periods?

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Can stress cause a shorter and lighter period, even if i'm taking birth control correctly? my period usually lasts longer even when on birth control.

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