A 17-year-old female asked:
My period only lasted 3 days and was very light should i worry?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Not necessarily.: 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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A 19-year-old female asked:
My period last for 7 days do i have to worry? Or is it normal
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Periods: A period that last a day or so longer can be a normal variant, , especially if without any symptoms. Be sure to get yearly exams with a GYN dr. and discuss any issues regarding your cycle with them. Best wishes.
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Jersey City, NJ
A 18-year-old female asked:
Last month my period was the heaviest it's ever been. Now this month it was only two days? Any worry?
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Dr. Elvia Greathouseanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Probably not: Periods can sometimes vary in length and flow. Some light periods can be followed by heavier ones in the next cycle and vice versa. It is usually nothing to be concerned about.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What can it mean if my period only lasts 2-3 days?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
If this is a change: 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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Huntington, UT
A 24-year-old female asked:
My period came early and only lasted 3 days?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Irregular menses: Reasons for irregularity include weight gain or loss, breastfeeding, alcohol use, eating disorders, marked emotional stress, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, cervical polyps, polycystic ovarian syndrome, excessive exercise & pregnancy. When a girl has just started menstruating & around the time of menopause periods can be irregular.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
My period only lasted 3 days, should I be concerned?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
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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