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A member asked:

I'm on my period but i'm not using tampons it's not heavy like always. i'm not sure ways going on?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nice change: If I understand correctly you are saying you usually have heavy periods but this one is light. That is a nice change. Hopefully the light ones will continue in the future. Variations in the cycle from month to month do not usually mean much.

Dr Harte agreed

Answered 5/31/2014

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