A 30-year-old member asked:

Light periods every now and then why?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Not sure.: 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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