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I am 16 years old, not sexually active, but my period is much much lighter this month, like just spotty. i started working out, but only twice a week?

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Dr. Ronald Herring answered

Period: Variable periods are pretty common. Its unlikely the exercising has anything to do with this given it doesn't sound intense. (I take it you are not running marathon distances or anything like that.)

Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

I am 16 years old, not sexually active, but my period is much much lighter this month, like just spotty. i started working out, but only twice a week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Herring answered

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