Why does a Woman Experience light flow during Periods? #AsktheDoctor

Dr.Ritu Choudhary - MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Menstrual flow can range between two and seven days. However, periods can fluctuate. For example, in the case of a pregnancy, periods will not occur

A light period is when,
the bleeding is fewer than two days
bleeding is very light, like spotting
you miss one or more regular-flow periods
you experience more frequent light periods

Causes

Age
Depending on your age, your period can vary in length and flow. if you are in menopause, you may experience irregular & lighter periods. The main reasons can be attributed to hormonal imbalances.

Weight and diet
Periods can sometimes be affected by body weight and body fat measure. Underweight women can have an irregular period, again because of improper functioning of hormones. Losing or gaining weight can also cause irregularities with your period.

Pregnancy
It is highly unlikely that you will have a period, if you are pregnant. You may notice some spotting, but it may be implantation bleeding.

Breast-feeding
Breast-feeding women generally do not get periods. This is because the milk production hormones prevent ovulation and delays your periods returning.

Birth control
Hormonal birth control may be the cause of a light period. Some birth control methods prevent an egg from releasing in your body. You may also experience irregular periods if you have started or stopped taking birth control recently.
Stress
You may experience lighter periods because of stress. The brain can alter the menstrual cycle hormones if a woman is stressed. Your periods should return to normal, once the stressful event passes,

Heavy exercising
Athletes can be under immense physical and mental stress, have low body weight, and use a lot of body energy, this can alter periods, due to fluctuating hormones.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
If you’re experiencing irregular periods or have stopped menstruating, it could be the result of PCOS, which again causes irregularity in hormones.

When should you see a doctor?
Women of any age can be at risk for light periods. A light period can be a sign that your body is not working as it should. You should talk to your doctor about what might be causing it.

Talk to a gynecologist if
You miss three straight periods without being pregnant
You have irregular periods
You experience bleeding between periods

Treatment
Light periods may be a sign of a more serious underlying health conditions. Regular periods indicate that your body is in good working order. A light period could indicate problems with hormone levels. Consulting a doctor with respect to the symptoms will help you determine the cause of lighter than normal periods. Talk to a gynecologist for more info about light periods.

SUMMARY

CAUSES

Hormonal Imbalance especially thyroid
Weight gain
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

CONSULT DOCTOR IF

Periods duration lasts less than 2days
Usage of fewer than 2 pads per day

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[badesobharani]

It is my first time like this at first it less I was so scared but the second day it is asusaul it is normal I am so happy

[sandrakarlose]

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[faizhasan]

Its my 4 day but my flow isnt normal its like spots just spots nor heavy flow niether normal .. what can i do with it??

[nikitadhillor]

When I wipe my private part while cleaning there is blood but not on my pad...?

[tabdeeliSarkar]

During heavy bleeding i use 1 pad per day but when i have less flow 1 pad can be used for whole week but definitely have to change for hygienic purpose

[Naynelson]

They say weight gain weight loss and etc but it’s none of they above for me

[Shivv_]

Mam i m 18 years old ..i am getting low flow of blood during period since 2 months ..i uses only 2 pads in a day ...please tell me the reason mam

[praveenaammus]

Hello mam..I have bleeding for only two days that's too scanty, wheather I need to consult a gynaecologist

[RuhiReang-icdc]

Mam my period stop after 1/2day and occur again in the next day and bleeding is too less not even fill 1pads per day .so what is the reason mam can you please give solution

[torneshawilson]

My menstrual cycle will start very little but a couples days later . It will have my normal flow . I’ll have my normal flow for a week .

[rebeccaphawa]

Mine last only for one and a half day n with minute bleeding.what will I do?

[marham]

I have less flow of periods and not coming on time mostly late with much pain and remains 2'3 days

[Nalini-ksez]

Mam monthly after period my blood circulation stopped what is the reason hands and legs numbness.

[vishwshwsaran.d]

Mam my age is 16 and in the last 2 months I have scanty periods but for 3 days but before I have period flow for 5 days..is it normal??? I'm scared

[Casper-rofz]

I am 28 years old..My period lasts for only 2 days..Is it normal?

[Poetrylovers]

Mam due to low bleeding I use only one pad. Mam what things effect when we use only one pad in whole period????

[elzamerinmathew]

I have periods for 3 days and have normal blood flow.. But within few months I found that my flow has reduced..I heard that those who have low homeglobin will have lesser blood flow..Is that true?Should I consult a doctor?

[harshitha]

Hello...can anyone tell me the scientific reason behind, why do I feel so mindful and relaxed on the 1st day of my period? I feel calm, relaxed and mindful only on that day of the month...rest all days, I won't be mindful...why is that so?

[gopalrout]

I'm too scared. Today, finally my period day arrived. But there's only a thin watery 4-5 drops of period. I'm just too scared. I missed the last month's period. And after about 35 days i got my period. I'm scared as i had an intercourse in the previous month. What can i do to get normal period. I can't figure out. Help me

[SeeMi]

I get period just for one day hardly....n 2, 3 days of just darkish blackish spoting
Is it normal
What should i do
Consulted docotors n they say its normal