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What exactly does it mean to get my period really light and only lasted 2 days?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Change in period.: 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.

Answered 12/26/2017

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