Question 1

i had an unusually extremely heavy period last month then this month it was 2 days early and lighter than normal with clots like usual. am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Just to be certain, do a pregnancy test.

Question 2

why would my period be lighter than normal and early?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain.: 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 3

i had my period feb 16th through the 20th. it came a week early and was lighter than usual. it started again today. never happened before. normal?

Accepted Answer

What are your goals?: An early or late period from time to time is very common and usually no big deal. If your pregnancy test is negative then you are not pregnant. If your goal is to get pregnant then simply track your cycles over the next few months to see if they get back to normal. If you do not want to get pregnant see a doc for birth control which will also regulate your cycles.

Question 4

my period came 10days early and only lasted 2 days and was lighter than normal. i'm 22 and this has never happened.any suggestion on what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Irregular period: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &amp;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 5

my period was early and a tiny bit lighter last month, but this month it was light and short when it's usually heavy and 7 days? i'm a virgin. normal?

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems OBGYNs treat. If this is one-time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections and hormonal changes can cause spotting. Exercise, weight loss, and stress can change your pattern. There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 6

my period usually lasts 5 days and this month it came a few days early and was unusually lighter than normal and lasted 3 1/2 days. now i feel bloated?

Accepted Answer

Within normal range: Not sure if you are using contraception or not; usually the pill regulates your period. If you are not using contraception, watch for other signs of pregnancy. This light period might have been spotting associated with implantation or early pregnancy.  Otherwise, this small variation in timing of period, duration and amount of flow would all be considered normal.

Question 7

my normal periods are heavy but yesterday i got my period early and its been lighter than usual, what does that mean ?

Accepted Answer

Irergular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated.  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. If you are trying to conceive the schedule a visit. Schedule a visit.

Question 8

i had unprotected sex 2weeks ago and my partner told me that he did not pulled out early enough. my period was way lighter than normal.?

Accepted Answer

Mostly OK: But do a pregnancy test to be sure.

Question 9

had unprotected sex, took ec, got period 2 weeks early and today got my period a month later, it's much lighter than usual, is this normal from ec?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: I am not very concerned now.  If irregular flow continues, see you gynecologist.  Congrats on being responsible and using ec.  You might want to get a std check since only condoms can protect you from std's.

Question 10

i started my period a week early, it was lighter than normal,  and it lasted 2 days. i'm having some pregnancy symptoms and i'm wondering what to do?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: It is very important to rule out pregnancy if you think you have symptoms. Pregnancy test kits are about $1 at the dollar store. Or you can go to a Public Health clinic to get tested. If your pregnancy test comes back negative, it is very likely your period starting a week early and lasting for 2 days are within normal range for regular period cycles.

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I had an unusually extremely heavy period last month then this month it was 2 days early and lighter than normal with clots like usual. am i pregnant?

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Why would my period be lighter than normal and early?

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I had my period feb 16th through the 20th. it came a week early and was lighter than usual. it started again today. never happened before. normal?

A member asked:

My period came 10days early and only lasted 2 days and was lighter than normal. i'm 22 and this has never happened.any suggestion on what could it be?

A member asked:

My period was early and a tiny bit lighter last month, but this month it was light and short when it's usually heavy and 7 days? i'm a virgin. normal?

A member asked:

My period usually lasts 5 days and this month it came a few days early and was unusually lighter than normal and lasted 3 1/2 days. now i feel bloated?

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My normal periods are heavy but yesterday i got my period early and its been lighter than usual, what does that mean ?

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I had unprotected sex 2weeks ago and my partner told me that he did not pulled out early enough. my period was way lighter than normal.?

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Had unprotected sex, took ec, got period 2 weeks early and today got my period a month later, it's much lighter than usual, is this normal from ec?

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I started my period a week early, it was lighter than normal, and it lasted 2 days. i'm having some pregnancy symptoms and i'm wondering what to do?

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