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My period suddenly became light and dark brown after my 18th birthday (i am still 18). i only have to use one pad the entire day, when before i used 3?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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This may: and probably is a normal variation HOWEVER you may be anemic so I suggest you see your Primary Care Provider for a blood test.... the color may represent"old blood" or you may be having "an-ovulatory" (NO EGG RELEASE) periods..so if the blood tests are OK check with your GYN! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 1/2/2016

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A member asked:

My period suddenly became light and dark brown after my 18th birthday (i am still 18). i only have to use one pad the entire day, when before i used 3?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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