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What causes a period to be very light compared to normal period flow?

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Two things: There are two things that make for a light period. One, a minimal endometrium growth due to hormonal contraceptives or other hormonal reasons. The second reason is pregnancy in which the light flow is due to bleeding from that source.

Answered 3/22/2020

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