Question 1

could jogging during my cycle make my period lighter or shorter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Excessive exersise( esp. running) can lead to amenorrhea. If concerned see your ON-GYN physician Best of Luck.

Question 2

i was wondering how can i make my period lighter and shorter naturally and effectively? please help asap!! i am just tired of having heavy periods!!

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately....: This is not possible naturally with the exception of becoming pregnant.  Hormonal therapy a la birth control pills can be very effective in controlling this problem.

Question 3

why is my period lighter this month?

Accepted Answer

See below: Periods are variable with respect to length, volume and color.

Question 4

why is my period lighter than normalthis month?

Accepted Answer

Periods: Every period is different.  I'm not a women, but it could be that you had less endometrial tissue in your uterus.  I your worried abut pregnancy, take a preg test 5 days after your period.  
Otherwise f/u with your ob/gyn.

Question 5

how do i make my heavy period lighter?

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See your gyn: For a proper workup as to why the period is heavy and then depending on your situation, there is medication or minir surgical alternatives like in office endometrial ablation, or hospital robotic hysterectomy as a last resort.

Question 6

what can make your period lighter and faster?

Accepted Answer

Lighter period: The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone levels.  Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: implantation bleeding in early pregnancy, thyroid problems,  eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives & perimenopause.

Question 7

can you tell me how to make my period lighter?

Accepted Answer

See gyn: Please talk to your gynecologist or physician about having shorter or lighter periods. Some options may include: Lysteda (tranexaminc acid), oral contraceptives, Vaginal contraceptive ring &amp; Levonorgestrel -releasing intrauterine system (Mirena).

Question 8

can there be anything i can do to make my period lighter?

Accepted Answer

Heavy periods : There are multiple options. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others. If you are done having children discuss the option of an endometrial ablation.

Question 9

whay is my period lighter  this month with mucos?  thank you ;)

Accepted Answer

Cycle change: Its not unusual to have a change in your cycle occasionally.  If there are no other symptoms, i would wait and see what happens over the next few months.

Question 10

please tell me if there is a natural way to make my period lighter?

Accepted Answer

No natural way: There is no natural way to make the period lighter. It requires pharmacological intervention, i.e, birth control pills. They typically make a woman's period shorter and lighter, but not 100 % all the time.

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