Ok, I am a 22 yr old female. For the last 2 years my periods have gotten lighter and lighter and now im kind of getting worried..My period was right on schedule this month but it was so light i only put like 2 light absorbency tampons in a day. Only 2 because when I would take one out there would be hardly anything on it so I just wore nothing until later in the day and then I put another one in. So yeah this month my period lasted 2 days. Now I know that is not normal. Today is supposed to be my 4th day on my period and when I go in the bathroom to wipe there is nothing. I have also had a stomachache for 2 weeks now and I am severly constipated but I dont know if that has anything to do with it. Does anyone know what could be causing such light periods? I also know everyone is going to tell me to go to the doctor but I would just like to get some advice on this first and I will eventually go to the doctor when they can fit an appointment for me. Thanks ahead of time for your answers!!
2007-03-03 11:37:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yeah...I think you should talk to your doctor about it and find out why it is happening.
Also, I found a website on light periods that is informational.
2007-03-03 11:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by hot_gymnast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets just assume there's something going on that could render you unable to have kids for the rest of your life.
And you are sitting there waiting because "you will eventually go to the doctor when they can fit an appointment".
Girl, get your head on straight and take some action.
2007-03-03 11:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
On occasion it can be related to stress or pregnancy. Since it has occured for over two years, I am guessing not pregnancy but I would make sure. Other than that just stress or reduced hormones. You already said it in your question, only a doctor could say for sure.
2007-03-03 11:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by melissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every woman is different, hun.. I have a girlfriend I've known 1/2 my life, I still keep in touch with, who told me here recently that she went through menopause in her 30s!! I'm in my mid 40s, and going through "Perimenopause" so, anything is possible, hun.. I've heard of women, going through menopause in their late 20s.. So for you to get light days, shouldn't be anything to worry about!! Its when you cant stop the bleeding that you'll definately have to worry about!! I Had a miscarriage, when I was 24, actually I had 2 of them, but this one particular one, I had lost so much blood the doctor wanted me to have a "Blood Transfusion" and my (then husband) wouldn't hear of it, because he was afraid of Aids! Anyone in my family would have flown to our town, to give me their blood, in a heartbeat!!! There's atleast 3 of them that are A-Positive, as I am!! So, I had to sleep alot to get my energy back, instead.. So, I wouldn't worry until your period's are super heavy, and long one's!!! Be happy there light ones, I mean hey its a break, atleast for you, right?!!! Smile, and Good Luck to you hun!!!
2007-03-03 11:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by Hmg♥Brd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is called the unstable menstrual cycle due to the unstable hormone level in your body. unstable hormone is usually caused by stress or the food that you eat. There are hormone medicine like Progyluton that can stabilize your levels of hormone and your menstrual will be normal again....you can consult your doctor about that....
2007-03-03 11:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by Isabel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be normal but i would go to the doctor. It is most likely a unbalanced level of hormones.
2007-03-03 11:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is not normal i would go to the doc. if i were u. i didnt have one for a year then i have one and it is just like yours . u could be expecting . I would be more then happy if u want to e-mail me at bonbonbeartennys@yahoo.com so u don't have to talk on line in public if u want . good luck
Bonnie
2007-03-03 11:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by bonbon19 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG baby your short periods are the least of your problems. Get some help for your issues now, and don't put it off.
2007-03-03 11:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by Robert 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some woman have lighter periods than others especially if you have not been sexually active.
but to make sure you should go to a doctor to have it checked out.
2007-03-03 11:43:28 · answer #9 · answered by not a bad guy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my friend is like that too and she is fine. but maybe you should get it checked out
2007-03-03 11:50:02 · answer #10 · answered by Grace 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋