Question 1

my period started, then it stopped. why did this happen?

Accepted Answer

Reasons: 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 &amp; perimenopause.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my period started then it stopped?

Accepted Answer

Change of Life: Periods change around your age. You can expect anything to happen to your menstrual cycles in Perimenopause. You can skip cycles. They can get heavier and they can get lighter.

Question 3

i just want to no my period started then stopped after a week and now started again but every time it coming to an end its getting bad again?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy?: Check a pregnancy test. Do you use contraception? Are you obese? See Gyn if no change in 4 weeks.

Question 4

i started my period last tuesday, then it stopped for two days, then i started spotting, now i'm bleeding.what does this mean? this has never happend before

Accepted Answer

Anovulation: It most likely sounds like anovulation, where your ovary fails to release an egg.  This causes transient hormonal changes.  If you're late by a week, perform a home pregnancy test.

Question 5

i'm 41 and started taking a natural thyroid support suppliment this month my period started by spotting then stopped what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Not sure, but: My questions include:  1) how were your periods before thyroid supplement? Which thyroid supplement? 2) possible pregnancy? 3) what are the results of your thyroid function tests? 4) any other chronic medical problems? Periods can occur like this from time to time. If yours haven't normalized since writing your question, then the above questions should be considered. More info would be helpful.

Question 6

i had the marina taken out on june 7th.had sex same day.started period the 9th.went 6days on my period.it stopped had sex then its off and on.help?

Accepted Answer

IUD removal: It is not uncommon to experience some irregular bleeding the first week after removal of a  Progesterone IUD. Most often things get back to normal as your body returns to its normal state. If you are not satisfied with your menstrual cycle control over time you can consider another Mirena or another form of birth control.

Question 7

will i start my period this week if i stopped bc 3 wks ago and bled for 4 days?ive also had unprotected sex.should of started period 2 days ago.

Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon: To have cycle irregularity and even a significant delay in returning to regular menstrual cycles once you discontinue oral contraception. That said, you may still become pregnant without using protection. If you are hoping to become pregnant that's fine, but if not, you will have to make alternative plans to prevent pregnancy. Using a home pregnancy test would help you answer that question. Best 2u

Question 8

started period six days early. it was mostly dark brown. eruptly stopped 3 days later. does this sound like implantation bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Question 9

lost virginity 4 days ago. normal spotting from hymen break 4 a day &it stopped. just started period 2 weeks early. why? on bc& am usually regular.

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: The physical act of intercourse may have cause a premature disruption of the lining of the womb(endometrium) causing breakthrough bleeding. It should resolve.

Question 10

started period 5/2/14 stopped 5/6/14  what is my window of getting pregnant. when will i ovulate when is the best time for sex?

Accepted Answer

Depends: When you will ovulated is related to the total length of your cycle. From the first day of your menses to the first day of the next one is the cycle length. Typically you would ovulate 14 days from the total length of the cycle. So as an example, if your cycle is 32 days, you would ovulate 32 minus 14 or day 18, where day one is the first day of bleeding. If it is a 28 days cycle, it would be d14.

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My period started, then it stopped. why did this happen?

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What do you suggest if my period started then it stopped?

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I just want to no my period started then stopped after a week and now started again but every time it coming to an end its getting bad again?

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I started my period last tuesday, then it stopped for two days, then i started spotting, now i'm bleeding.what does this mean? this has never happend before

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I'm 41 and started taking a natural thyroid support suppliment this month my period started by spotting then stopped what does this mean?

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I had the marina taken out on june 7th.had sex same day.started period the 9th.went 6days on my period.it stopped had sex then its off and on.help?

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Will i start my period this week if i stopped bc 3 wks ago and bled for 4 days?ive also had unprotected sex.should of started period 2 days ago.

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Started period six days early. it was mostly dark brown. eruptly stopped 3 days later. does this sound like implantation bleeding?

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Lost virginity 4 days ago. normal spotting from hymen break 4 a day &it stopped. just started period 2 weeks early. why? on bc& am usually regular.

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Started period 5/2/14 stopped 5/6/14 what is my window of getting pregnant. when will i ovulate when is the best time for sex?

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