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A member asked:

I'm 19, i have irregular period but why is my period becoming lighter and lighter? im underweight.

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Being underweight: Can be a cause if you are malnourished. You could be iron deficient among other causes.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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