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2026-05-04 08:28:43
So am 18 , recently joined college and my eating schedule is bit disturbed and my periods are unusually lighter than usual , last month it was almost normal but this month is light , i did had a normal 1st day flow n all but 2nd day it very light usually i used to get this kind on my third day .. am scared
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Don't be scared......changes in life can bring some stress alongwith. Eat healthy, exercise regularly,.do meditation. Take multivitamin supplement. And get ur Hb , TSH, VIT D3 levels checked

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Stress and lifestyle changes can cause it Take healthy diet Do 20-30 minutes of daily exercises or Brisk walking

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The reasons for less flow during periods are Weight gain and lack of exercise You should count your calories and start exercising avoid high calorie foods Deranged thyroid and prolactin levels You can get the levels checked Pregnancy if you are sexually active

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No need to worry. Stress and habitual changes can cause such disturbances. Menstrual flow needs to be within 8-80 ml for a cycle.

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