A 35-year-old female asked:
Why do i have light periods?
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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 41-year-old member asked:
How common are light periods?
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Dr. Luis Gonzalezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 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 18-year-old female asked:
Why have my last few periods been light?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Light periods: You may a low esrrogen level, or you msy be exercising to vigorously, or have a thyroid or eating problem.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
I had light periods after sex. Why?
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Dr. Valentin Drezaliuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Depends: Could be normal or abnormal. Only way to tell is by being seen by an ob/gyn.
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