Question 1

i gave birth two months ago. got birth control a few weeks ago. but now i have a light period that has lasted 12 days now. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: Continue your birth control and observe whT happens over next 2cycles.

Question 2

when you stop taking the birth control shot how long till your cycles are normal. feb i had a light period. no period in march. spotting in april.

Accepted Answer

It may vary: If you stopped getting your injections of Dopo-Provera, 150 mg every 3 months, a return to your "normal cycles" may be quite variable, reportedly between 3 to 12 months usually (rarely longer) depending on how long remaining  levels of the hormone continue to block your ovulation and on several other factors like your age, personal health issues, body weight, BMI, duration of use...

Question 3

i am just wondering what a light period that lasts barely 3 days means? i take birth control and my period came the same time it is set to, but i have had very very light ones the last 2 months

Accepted Answer

Light periods: bcp's: Today's oral contracteptives contain very low amounts of hormones, and therefore the lining of the uterus is much more thin than w/o birth control pills.  If your period is "on time" , and not between times, this may be just related to the low estrogen in the pill.  If pregnancy is possible, get a serum HCG test to be certain.

Question 4

so i just started my birth control this month and my period should come today. what should i expect? a light period? i heard it helps cramping

Accepted Answer

Yes: birth control pills usually regularize and minimize your periods. You may have no period, spotting, or a lighter period, usually with much less cramping. Good luck!

Question 5

4 weeks ago i missed 2 birth control pills in a week ever since then i have had a light period and i have been sexually active during this time?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed : Breakthrough bleeding is common but not normal therefore there is no normal time for it to last. When you skip pills you trigger bleeding. The birth control pills will regulate eventually. Consider another birth control method if remembering to take your pill is hard.

Question 6

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 7

im breastfeeding (baby is 9 months) starting @ 2 months old i've had really light periods every other week. i'm not on birth control. possible reasons?

Accepted Answer

Common: Breastfeeding leads to menstrual irregularity by altering the female hormones. Usually this means less frequent periods but the opposite can be true. Birth control will regulate you.

Question 8

is having an extremely light period on birth control normal?

Accepted Answer

Period and OCPs: Yes, it can be expected to experience some changes with your period when on birth control. It is usually expected to regulate your period but in some instances, or while your body gets used to them you may have irregular spotting as well which in most cases normalizes after a couple of months on them.

Question 9

is a one day light period on birth control (pill) okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The newer low dose pills can surely cause very light periods. Occasionally, you can even skip periods due to the low dose.

Question 10

i usually have an average period on my birth control but this month it's very light, almost not there. i take my pills perfectly, any reason to worry?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: There is nothing to worry if you have been taking your pills, and you had a light period which is not unusual with birth control pills.

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I gave birth two months ago. got birth control a few weeks ago. but now i have a light period that has lasted 12 days now. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

When you stop taking the birth control shot how long till your cycles are normal. feb i had a light period. no period in march. spotting in april.

A member asked:

I am just wondering what a light period that lasts barely 3 days means? i take birth control and my period came the same time it is set to, but i have had very very light ones the last 2 months

A member asked:

So i just started my birth control this month and my period should come today. what should i expect? a light period? i heard it helps cramping

A member asked:

4 weeks ago i missed 2 birth control pills in a week ever since then i have had a light period and i have been sexually active during this time?

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?

A member asked:

Im breastfeeding (baby is 9 months) starting @ 2 months old i've had really light periods every other week. i'm not on birth control. possible reasons?

A member asked:

Is having an extremely light period on birth control normal?

A member asked:

Is a one day light period on birth control (pill) okay?

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I usually have an average period on my birth control but this month it's very light, almost not there. i take my pills perfectly, any reason to worry?

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