Question 1

prolonged light period for about 15 days , on birth control and still taking as normal but period not stopping?

Accepted Answer

Continue pills,: talk to your doctor, as the uterine lining can become very thin over time, causing this type of bleeding. In some cases taking a 4 day break in the pills, and using condoms as a back up method, may be your doctor's recommendation.

Question 2

hi. i have had a very light prolonged period for about 7 weeks now and i'm starting to feel nauseous. what can it possibly be?

Accepted Answer

Too many things: Too many possibilities. Make sure you are not pregnant and make an appointment with a dr.

Question 3

missed december period. have now light spotty prolonged period. advice?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged period: If you have had unprotected sex , you may be pregnant or have a infection.  Recommend you do home pregnancy test and then call your doctor about your spotty period.

Question 4

light period 2 weeks early ?

Accepted Answer

This could be: Breakthrough bleeding with your regular period to follow.

Question 5

why am i having an extremely light period?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: The main reason for light periods is change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives, perimenopause &amp; implantation bleeding in early pregnancy which rarely occurs.

Question 6

what other reasons for light period are there?

Accepted Answer

Light 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

i was 3 days late but now i have light period?

Accepted Answer

Possible pregnancy: this may be a normal pattern of menses for yourself, but you may be pregnant. So if your period is late next time you need to have a pregnancy test done &amp; see your Ob-Gyn Dr ASAP.

Question 8

dark brown, very light period. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: 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.  Dark brown can be old, deoxygenated blood.

Question 9

light period lasting 2 weeks, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

a 2 week long period: Is excessive. Please let your gynecologist know.

Question 10

how will i know what does a very light period mean?

Accepted Answer

Light 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.

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Prolonged light period for about 15 days , on birth control and still taking as normal but period not stopping?

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Hi. i have had a very light prolonged period for about 7 weeks now and i'm starting to feel nauseous. what can it possibly be?

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Missed december period. have now light spotty prolonged period. advice?

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Light period 2 weeks early ?

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Why am i having an extremely light period?

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What other reasons for light period are there?

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I was 3 days late but now i have light period?

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Dark brown, very light period. is this normal?

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Light period lasting 2 weeks, should i be worried?

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How will i know what does a very light period mean?

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