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What Causes Light Menstrual Bleeding?

i got my period friday and it was very light at first and pink looking then it came down kinda normal but then stopped like the second to third day now nothing neva experienced this before my cycle is always normal and lasts 7 complete days and i bleed heavy always
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

I want to ask whether you got your menstruation on time or it was early & are you sexually active or not. If the light menstrual bleeding you got happened earlier than your expected period & you are sexually active, then it could be Implantation bleeding. Bleeding is pinkish red in colour & lasts for maximum 2-3 days only as in your case. If bleeding occurred after sexual intercourse, then it could be bleeding from cervix too.
Implantation bleeding means that you have conceived & this bleeding occurs approximately a week before your expected period. Implantation bleeding possibility can be rule-out by doing a pregnancy test. If test is negative means it was not implantation bleeding.
If You are sexually inactive or bleeding occurred corresponding to dates in which you normally had your menstrual cycle, then there is nothing to worry as it might be some hormonal disturbance. An eating disorder, excessive exercise or a thyroid condition can also cause a woman to have light periods

Refer to gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
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What Causes Light Menstrual Bleeding?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... I want to ask whether you got your menstruation on time or it was early & are you sexually active or not. If the light menstrual bleeding you got happened earlier than your expected period & you are sexually active, then it could be Implantation bleeding. Bleeding is pinkish red in colour & lasts for maximum 2-3 days only as in your case. If bleeding occurred after sexual intercourse, then it could be bleeding from cervix too. Implantation bleeding means that you have conceived & this bleeding occurs approximately a week before your expected period. Implantation bleeding possibility can be rule-out by doing a pregnancy test. If test is negative means it was not implantation bleeding. If You are sexually inactive or bleeding occurred corresponding to dates in which you normally had your menstrual cycle, then there is nothing to worry as it might be some hormonal disturbance. An eating disorder, excessive exercise or a thyroid condition can also cause a woman to have light periods Refer to gynaecologist for more queries Don t worry you would be fine Hope this information helps