Question 1

why do i have light periods?

Accepted Answer

Something new?: This may or may not be a problem. What is important to know is the duration of this, history of prior periods in terms of length, amount, frequency and use of medications like oral contraceptives. Once that information is known, an obgyn doctor can better assess the cause and need, if any, to remedy the situation. Feel free to write another questions with a bit more information. Thanks for asking.

Question 2

how common are light periods?

Accepted Answer

Not much: A significant change from the regular pattern may need evaluation by your doctor. The presence of light menses while using hormonal birth control is common and could be considered a fringe benefit of these methods.

Question 3

light periods every now and then why?

Accepted Answer

Not sure.: 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 4

what causes light periods 4 months in a row?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: If the pregnancy test is negative then your gynecologist can evaluate you.  There is not enough information to determine the cause at this time.

Question 5

how?can?you tell?if?you have abnormal heavy or light periods?

Accepted Answer

How it affects you: Usually, having light periods are not a problem as long as they are regular.  Heavy periods are abnormal when they lead to any of the following.

Anemia
chronic fatigue
interferes with your daily activity.

Question 6

should i be concerned about my having late and light periods for 4 months in a row?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems. #1 reason is pregnancy. The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone.

Question 7

is it normal to have two light periods in a month?they were 2 weeks apart. i never had this happen before this is the first time

Accepted Answer

It depends: Usually it should every 4 weeks but in the menarche time the periods are irregular  due to hormonal dis-balance. If you don't think you are pregnant and  this keeps happening, then you want to see gyne specialist.

Question 8

i have had two light periods lastin 2-3 days the past two month and this month i am late by about a week now. what could it be thats causing this to h?

Accepted Answer

Preg test: 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 , polyps and fibroids 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.

Question 9

can stress cause light periods ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly if very: Significant. 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

i had light periods after sex. why?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Could be normal or abnormal. Only way to tell is by being seen by an ob/gyn.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What is light periods

A member asked:

Why do i have light periods?

A member asked:

How common are light periods?

A member asked:

Light periods every now and then why?

A member asked:

What causes light periods 4 months in a row?

A member asked:

How?can?you tell?if?you have abnormal heavy or light periods?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned about my having late and light periods for 4 months in a row?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have two light periods in a month?they were 2 weeks apart. i never had this happen before this is the first time

A member asked:

I have had two light periods lastin 2-3 days the past two month and this month i am late by about a week now. what could it be thats causing this to h?

A member asked:

Can stress cause light periods ?

A member asked:

I had light periods after sex. why?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?