Question 1

i had an unusually light period, 6 days after it ended i started having pink to red spotting with brown flakey discharge for 3 days. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Irregular bleeding: 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 ;  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 2

went off the pill for a few weeks, had sex w protection. got back on bc, took whole pack & had unusually light period. should i worry about pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

BCP pregnancy: 23 F went off pill for few wks had sex with "protection" back on pill with light period.  Asks; Should I worry about pregnancy. ANS: Yes. There is no 100% "protection" other than just saying no. And many get pregnant within  first 2 weeks of stopping BCP. But easy to test for preg at home now and should be + if pg. Discuss with your Dr. for more information.

Question 3

can the egg implant 3 days after an unusually short and light period? it's been 3 days since my period, and i'm spotting pink/red/brown w/ light cramp

Accepted Answer

Implantation bleeding is much more common on the internet than in real life.: It occurs rarely and exclusively in someone who is pregnant. The only way to know if someone had implantation bleeding or just irregular menstrual bleeding is to wait and see if you are pregnant. If your test is positive then this was implantation bleeding. If it is negative then it is just irregular menstrual bleeding.

Question 4

how normal is it to have an unusually slow, light, painless period?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: 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 5

been off my (unusually light and short) period for a week and now i'm spotting had sex multiple times durring ovulation (ttc) could this be pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Check preg test: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days.  If the spotting does not resolve it should be evaluated.

Question 6

i had unprotected sex and it's been day 5 since i missed my period and at this day i've been having a light pink unusually period . is this  pregnacy?

Accepted Answer

Am I pregnant?: There needs to be more information about when and how normal your last menstrual period was. When you had sex in relation to the period is also vital information. But, without this information it sounds plausible that you may be pregnant.

Question 7

abnormally light period, dark red/brown, unusually foul smelling.  tubes tied, one partner for last 6 years. normal flow is very heavy. help?

Accepted Answer

See GYN: You should see your doctor for vaginal cultures.  You could still have an infection.  Not all vaginal infections are sexually transmitted.  Foul odors usually represent and infectious process.

Question 8

light period 2 weeks early ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I had an unusually light period, 6 days after it ended i started having pink to red spotting with brown flakey discharge for 3 days. is this bad?

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Went off the pill for a few weeks, had sex w protection. got back on bc, took whole pack & had unusually light period. should i worry about pregnancy?

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Can the egg implant 3 days after an unusually short and light period? it's been 3 days since my period, and i'm spotting pink/red/brown w/ light cramp

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How normal is it to have an unusually slow, light, painless period?

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Been off my (unusually light and short) period for a week and now i'm spotting had sex multiple times durring ovulation (ttc) could this be pregnancy?

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I had unprotected sex and it's been day 5 since i missed my period and at this day i've been having a light pink unusually period . is this pregnacy?

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Abnormally light period, dark red/brown, unusually foul smelling. tubes tied, one partner for last 6 years. normal flow is very heavy. help?

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Light period 2 weeks early ?

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