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My periods has been off. its brown rather than red , very very light and it goes away on and off what does that mean?
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Very light period: Your period is very light. Are you on any hormonal medications?
Answered 11/18/2013
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Light period: 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 & implantation bleeding in early pregnancy which rarely occurs.
Answered 6/13/2020
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