Question 1

period came on 1/3 and had unprotected sex on 18/3, took escapelle. period came on 24/3. had protected sex on 3/4. light period with small clots. how?

Accepted Answer

Plan B: Anyone having intercourse without birth control or condoms may get pregnant. If intercourse was within 72 hours you consider taking plan b. Ella (ulipristal acetate) is another brand that can be used up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. Plan b is a high dose of birth control to disrupt the hormonal patterns to delay or prevent ovulation. Abnormal bleeding after is common. Check  preg test in 10 days.

Question 2

over the last 3 month i have had a light period with no blood clots at all i am 43 yrs old. what can it mean?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: your periods will often have some glitches in your early mid 40s.
always do a home preg test to be safe . if negative, just wait it out.

Question 3

i had unprotected sex july 1, two days after i got hospitilized with pancritities. on saturday the 6th, i got a light period with blood clots which lasted four days and now i'm spotting again. am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely : If you have periods , even light you are not pregnant, see your gyn doctor

Question 4

what if i have a light red period with no clots?

Accepted Answer

Clots not required: Clots aren't always evident or present with your menses.  Not to worry.  If your period is excessively light and short and you are worried about pregnancy get a home test.  Otherwise don't worry that you aren't having clots.

Question 5

had very light period with no blood clots is it possible i could still be pregnant? on my days i'm usually heavy. i did take a test negative 2 early?

Accepted Answer

Likely no: It sounds as if you had a negative pregnancy test, no?  If that's the case, then likely you aren't pregnant.  If it's time for your period and you had only light spotting but a negative pregnancy test then likely you aren't pregnant.  You can always consider re-taking the test in 5-7 days, but sounds negative.  Best wishes, .

Question 6

i've always had heavy periods but this period is light with no clots does that mean something?

Accepted Answer

No worries: There are a number of reasons why your period could be lighter this time around - this is usually due to hormonal changes, however. This could be from a change in your usual activities/schedule, stress or emotional levels. This is likely a fluke. But if your period becomes irregular or doesn't come at all, then consider discussing with your doctor. Best wishes.

Question 7

i had a very light period lasting 5 days have not bled for 2 days. then this evening as i lost a  long clot?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

very light period for 4 days and no blood clotting. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Many women have occasional variation of their mucus discharge, some spotting between periods, a heavier period, a lighter period, a longer or shorter period, or even a missed period.  Having one or two of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean there is a medical problem, but a visit to one’s primary care or Ob-Gyn doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.

Question 9

hi i had a very light period where it was brown and red on and off for 3 days. it was very unusual - i usually have heavy period with clots.

Accepted Answer

It happens sometimes: Many women have occasional variation of their mucus discharge, some spotting between periods, a heavier period, a lighter period, a longer or shorter period, or even a missed period.  Having one or two of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean there is a medical problem, but a visit to one’s primary care or Ob-Gyn doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.

Question 10

light period for 3 weeks, some blood clots, seems like it ends but doesn't.

Accepted Answer

Hormone imbalance.: Hormone imbalance can cause this kind of problem. Usually it can last for one or two cycles. If it persists, after ruling out pregnancy, your doctor can try a course of hormone like Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 10 days and see if it controls the problem. If not, you will need more tests to find out what is causing the hormone imbalance.

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Period came on 1/3 and had unprotected sex on 18/3, took escapelle. period came on 24/3. had protected sex on 3/4. light period with small clots. how?

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Over the last 3 month i have had a light period with no blood clots at all i am 43 yrs old. what can it mean?

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I had unprotected sex july 1, two days after i got hospitilized with pancritities. on saturday the 6th, i got a light period with blood clots which lasted four days and now i'm spotting again. am i pregnant?

A member asked:

What if i have a light red period with no clots?

A member asked:

Had very light period with no blood clots is it possible i could still be pregnant? on my days i'm usually heavy. i did take a test negative 2 early?

A member asked:

I've always had heavy periods but this period is light with no clots does that mean something?

A member asked:

I had a very light period lasting 5 days have not bled for 2 days. then this evening as i lost a long clot?

A member asked:

Very light period for 4 days and no blood clotting. is this normal?

A member asked:

Hi i had a very light period where it was brown and red on and off for 3 days. it was very unusual - i usually have heavy period with clots.

A member asked:

Light period for 3 weeks, some blood clots, seems like it ends but doesn't.

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