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Period is extremely lighter than normal, started off brownish and lasted about a day and a half with not much bleeding, what could cause this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Light menses: The main reason for light periods is a change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: implantation bleeding in early pregnancy, thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives & perimenopause.

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Answered 3/1/2015

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A member asked:

Period is extremely lighter than normal, started off brownish and lasted about a day and a half with not much bleeding, what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Nabulsi agreed

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