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Can you tell me how to make my period lighter?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See gyn: Please talk to your gynecologist or physician about having shorter or lighter periods. Some options may include: Lysteda (tranexaminc acid), oral contraceptives, Vaginal contraceptive ring & Levonorgestrel -releasing intrauterine system (Mirena).

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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