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Period is regular 4-5 days. this time is very light, dark brown with bit of red for 1.5 days then pink/brown/red spotting for 1.5 more days?

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Pills?: Medications , most commonly OC's ,pregnancy ,a recent procedure on the uterus or hormonal changes ,can lead to a light period.If this continues to be the case then anyone of these May apply depending on your history.

Answered 12/10/2014

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A member asked:

Period is regular 4-5 days. this time is very light, dark brown with bit of red for 1.5 days then pink/brown/red spotting for 1.5 more days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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