Question 1

what is the reason why my period is brown and very light?

Accepted Answer

Brown = old blood.: 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 2

i'm a week or so early for my period, it's brown and very light and has been going on for a week now?

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 3

my period normally lasts seven days this month it started on the 20th and i stopped on the 22 it was not heavy its was brown and very light. ?

Accepted Answer

Unsure of cause.: 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.  Brown discharge is usually old blood being cleaned from the uterus. Take care.

Question 4

i am having my period but for some reason it is brown and very light. what could be this reason behind this?

Accepted Answer

Ans: Most likely sounds like old blood from last period. Sometimes the uterine wall does not shed completely so next cycle old brown blood

Question 5

hello! i am supposed to get my period in 5 days. my ovulation was on the 16th, i had sex the 15th and on the 18th i started spotting. the spotting has never happened to me before and it is brown and very light. i stopped spotting yesterday, so it lasted a

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: Anytime you have unprotected intercourse you could be pregnant.  There are many signs and symptoms of pregnancy but none of them are consistent or sure indicators of pregnancy.  If you have missed a period then check a pregnancy test at home or in your doctors office.  This is the only way to know for sure if you are pregnant. Retake your test 4-5 days after you miss your period

Question 6

i am on birth control but my period blood was brown and very light?

Accepted Answer

Normal: This is absolutely normal on the low dose birth control pills we use today. They don't stimulate much growth of the uterine lining because of the low dose of estrogen.

Question 7

i have been on nitrofurotoin for cystitis for 3 days. i came on my period as normal but it is brown and very light which is unusual. i am not pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Irregular menses: Any time there is a disturbance in your hormones due to infection, anxiety and other factors your periods may be altered. The brown discharge sounds like old blood. If this persists with future periods you might want to be checked by your GYN.

Question 8

i accidentally took two birth control pills in one day this month, then carried on as usual each day. i have come on my period a day early and it's brown and very light. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whenever you skip pills it is not unusual to bleed differently. Realize you don't really have periods on the pills. You bleed when not on the hormones

Question 9

my period been very very light and all brown?

Accepted Answer

Old blood: mixed with normal vaginal and cervical mucous. I suggest keeping a menstrual diary and certainly use birth control unless planning a pregnancy.

Question 10

why is my period a brownish color and very light?

Accepted Answer

Brown ; light: 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.  Brownish color may be from older blood.

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I'm a week or so early for my period, it's brown and very light and has been going on for a week now?

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My period normally lasts seven days this month it started on the 20th and i stopped on the 22 it was not heavy its was brown and very light. ?

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I am having my period but for some reason it is brown and very light. what could be this reason behind this?

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Hello! i am supposed to get my period in 5 days. my ovulation was on the 16th, i had sex the 15th and on the 18th i started spotting. the spotting has never happened to me before and it is brown and very light. i stopped spotting yesterday, so it lasted a

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I am on birth control but my period blood was brown and very light?

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I have been on nitrofurotoin for cystitis for 3 days. i came on my period as normal but it is brown and very light which is unusual. i am not pregnant?

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I accidentally took two birth control pills in one day this month, then carried on as usual each day. i have come on my period a day early and it's brown and very light. is this normal?

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My period been very very light and all brown?

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