What is a light period ?

Much less than usual: If you normally use 2-3 feminine pads or tampons a day with some or if any clotting and now you barely use 1 pad or tampon, you, have less flow, the color is lighter and, the duration is shorter.

Light period: Less bleeding than normal. 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.

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.