Question 1

what does it mean if period comes on 3 days early only lasting 4 days light/heavy flow. then after its ended feeling severe cramps.

Accepted Answer

Normal variation: Cycles can vary from month to month depending on age,hormonal levels,stress. tension. anxiety,

Question 2

what does a 2 day 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.

Question 3

what does a brown period mean?

Accepted Answer

That the blood is: Older and deoxygenated.

Question 4

what does an enlongated period mean?

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Lengthy period: Normal menstrual periods do not last longer than 7 days. Possible causes / risks for excessively long periods include but are not limited to: uterine fibroids, polyps, adenomyosis , endometrial cancer, type i diabetes mellitus, bleeding disorders (l.E., von  willebrand dz), clotting problems, infection, ovarian cyst, endometriosis ; hashimoto thyroiditis.

Question 5

period a week early could mean what?

Accepted Answer

Normal variation: Having your period come a week early can be a normal variation. Changed in mood, stress, contraceptives can all alter your cycles. I would continue to observe a trend in your cycles.

Question 6

what does it mean when period is early?

Accepted Answer

Early period: Reasons for an early period can include  endometriosis, emergency contraceptives, changes in hormones, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chemotherapy for uterine cancer, perimenopause, eating disorders, intense dieting (especially w high carb diet), marked weight gain, significant over-exercising* anovulatory periods.

Question 7

period 5 days early what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Irregular periods are common especially in women in their late 30's when ovarian function may be starting to change.

Question 8

wiped brown jelly like, that mean period?

Accepted Answer

It could be the : Start of a period. Brown discharge can represent old blood being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 9

what it means if period last only 2 days?

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 10

less than one day period what does this mean?

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 &amp; perimenopause.

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