A 41-year-old member asked:
how common are light periods?
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Dr. Luis Gonzalezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Not much: A significant change from the regular pattern may need evaluation by your doctor. The presence of light menses while using hormonal birth control is common and could be considered a fringe benefit of these methods.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Why do some girls get light periods and others get heavy? Seems to be a lot of variation.
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marguerite Barnettanswered
Plastic Surgery 42 years experience
Variety: Variety is the spice of life, they say. If i knew the answer to that question, i'd probably get a nobel prize.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Are scanty periods and hypomenorrhea dangerous?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
No: They're not dangerous but they're not normal eaither. You should see your doctor.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How?Can?You tell?If?You have abnormal heavy or light periods?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. PAUL EUNanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
How it affects you: Usually, having light periods are not a problem as long as they are regular. Heavy periods are abnormal when they lead to any of the following.
Anemia
chronic fatigue
interferes with your daily activity.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Why do I have light periods?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pam Yoderanswered
Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Something new?: This may or may not be a problem. What is important to know is the duration of this, history of prior periods in terms of length, amount, frequency and use of medications like oral contraceptives. Once that information is known, an obgyn doctor can better assess the cause and need, if any, to remedy the situation. Feel free to write another questions with a bit more information. Thanks for asking.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
What causes light periods 4 months in a row?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Mark Troliceanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Pregnancy test: If the pregnancy test is negative then your gynecologist can evaluate you. There is not enough information to determine the cause at this time.
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