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I am having light menstrual cycle for the passed three days and it wasn't like this before even in my last menstrual cycle i had the same problem.

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Does Unwanted 72 causes light bleeding during periods? is it normal to have light bleeding during periods?

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A sort abnormality in bleeding pattern noticed after using this. Just wait another 2to 3days. If flow is not proper do a pregnancy test. ...  Read More

I have had my menstrual cycle every month except when I was pregnant since I was 12 I am now 36 I had a tubal ligation when my last child was born in 2009. I have had a heavy cycle every month sometimes late but still every month. At the end of sept i had light brown discharge for the last 3 days of the month now I am having light but red menstraul

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

I have regular periods. But my menstrual flow is only for two days. What can be reason for this light menstrual flow ?

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Since when are you having scanty flow and how many pads do you change in a day. Are the pads fully soaked or partial ...  Read More

My periods are regular. But menstrual flow has decreased for last 3 months. What can be reason for this. Am I pregnant?

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the flow is reduced there can be reason like a reason to weight gain or hormone imbalance is like thyroid or prolactin those if you want to find out the reason ...  Read More

Hello ! I am a 24 yr old female. I have chronic Anxiety and Depression. I am taking Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depressants since last 3 year. But recently my menstrual cycle is getting affected. My periods are super light and scattered. And I have gained weight also. I got my TCH, T3 check. They were normal. What's the reason behind this ? MY DOC prescr

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It's a Correct treatment . Continue medicine s.loose weight.get an USG to know the reason ...  Read More

My periods are light pink on first day. Also my periods are very light. What can be reason for this.

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Get investigation done... consult online ...  Read More

I've missed my menstrual periods for last 2 months. Recent blood test shows high sugar, but still I want to know the exact cause of it and what action should I take.

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Get your Ultrasound done to see for any PCOs and also get your thyroid and prolactin levels checked for any harmonal imbalance ...  Read More

Did oral sex cause pregnancy? My friend do have this issue his girlfriend is not having menstrual periods as per date this month according to him what will be the issue? It's about 5 days?

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Before commenting anything patient examination is must. ...  Read More

Periods came on expected date but are very light after sex what could be the reason

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May be pregnancy.do UPT ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. I have been experiencing very light/less blood flow during my periods recently. I am currently taking isotretinoin for my acne. Could the reduced menstrual flow be a side effect of isotretinoin, or could there be another underlying cause? Please advise if I need any evaluation or tests. Thank you.

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Isotretinoin may alter blood flow. ...  Read More

I am a 17-year-old girl. For the past 5–6 months, my menstrual periods have become much lighter and much shorter than before. Earlier, my periods used to last around 7 days, but now they usually last only about 2 days with very light bleeding almost no bleeding at all. My periods are still mostly regular and come on time. I also have severe l

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I bleed a good amount in the 1st 2 days of my periods but on 4th day my bleeding almost stops and there are spots mostly. Is this normal?

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My periods have become very light in the last four months after I took periods delay medicine in July.

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Get some blood investigations and scan dear Connect to tell you clearly ...  Read More

Hi , I am hypothyroidic for almost 9 months. On medications for it as well. I am experiencing lighter periods since almost like last 4-5 months or may be from last 6 months not actually been observant about it. My cycles are regular but I have very light flow and the flow is only for 2 days . Sometimes I even have calves pain during periods includi

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My periods have been regular but they are very light. And the flow happens to be only for 2 days. I have hypothyroidism and my Anti -TPO test is positive. So I am on thyroid medication for the same and been in touch with my Endocrinologist for the same. But these days during periods it's been very light flow and also have calves pain during the cyc

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You are 27 years old. Your problem is rather recent. Please get your sonography of the lower abdomen, especially for the follicular studies and also your hormone profile. Consult a Gynaecologist with ...  Read More

I had my periods on 4 april and I did protected intercourse on 12 april. I got my periods on 3 may I have a regular 30 days cycle after that I got my periods on 4 june but this time they were light . I did beta hcg test on 6 june the value was 0.01 and a sonography on 12 june it was normal I got my periods again on July and August can I be pregnant

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Hi, My IUI has failed and I got period. Flow is very less .. I need not even take pad on first day also. I got red discharge 3 days. My endometrium before IUI procedure was 6.5 mm. Why am I experiencing light periods? Hysteroscopy before IUI is normal.

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I almost always get my period on the same date. Have been experiencing light periods for 2-3 months now for about 3 days, no bleeding on the 4th. However earlier I used to have 4 days for almost 2-3 years and before that it was more. I'm concerned, is it something serious?

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I am 33 years of female trying to conceive but my period flow is very light , only upto 2 days max .. my period cycle is fixed and doesn't vary much .. it's 29-30 days of cycle . Is it cause of any concern for getting pregnant ?

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I have to travel and see my menstrual cycle fallowing in between. My cycle is absolutely normal likewise. How can I delay my periods?

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Consult online for prescription please. ...  Read More

During my periods, Since last 3 months I am bleeding only for 2 days and only spotting for next 3 days

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Get a scan done and evaluated with TSH ,RBS ...  Read More

I have PCOS and my periods are usually not this light. Last time I had an accident (am sexually active) and the condom broke and we didn't realise it until after he had cum. So i took unwanted 72, a week after that, i started spotting (was too light to be considered a period in my opinion?) But i was spotting for 5 days. I have been told to induce

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Hi, im a 28yr old female. I have always had very regular periods with a cycle of 29-30 days, and menstruation phase of four days. But my last period was very light lasting only 2 days. And this time also im barely having any bleed. Is it normal? Should i check myself for any other issue? Im not on any birth control pills either

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I am 20, 5.1 in height and weighing 70. According to BMR I am overweight. Whenever I have my periods - it occurs only for 2 days and the flow is very less. Is it normal?

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Last month i got my period on 21st August. This month i got after dot 21 days. Having cramps and the period is light from last month. I am trying to convince. Please help is it ok or i am having any medical issues. Also do let me know if I can be pregnant too?

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It might be sign of pregnancy so better do Bhcg test of blood. Seems it is implantation bleeding ...  Read More

Hi Dr, please reply to my query. I am very scared, scared, Wi-Fi, bleeding. So less I have always had normal periods which lasted between 4 to 5 days and this type of periods begin on 1 September. I had good liquid bleeding for the first two days that is first and second September and from the third day, I had small thread like structures which wer

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I need to delay my periods for 4 days. What tablets am I supposed to use ... I have regular periods .

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Please consult and take prescribed medicines. The duration and dosage of each medicine depends on a lot of factors and hence you need a consult to decide regarding the same. ...  Read More

This is my second month on Dronis 30. Last month, on first day of periods, no bleeding occurred , only menstrual clots. From second day onwards, bleeding happened. This month, it's been second day already, and i am still passing menstrual clots only, no blood. Is this considered a period?

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During OCP therapy there is usually light flow and that is considered as menstrual bleeding. ...  Read More

Hlo dr, I want to ask that does periods on first day causes low blood pressure and dizziness... What is the reason of dizziness on periods plz say...

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Generally period does not cause dizziness. May be due to anemia or heavy bleeding. ...  Read More

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