Tengo 27 años, siempre he tenido períodos muy regulares y abundantes. Durante los últimos 4 meses, desde mayo de 2016 hasta agosto de 2016, he tenido períodos muy ligeros. Casi me retrasé para empezar AF en mayo. Ahora puedo usar básicamente una toalla higiénica todo el día (aunque no por razones de higiene), aunque probablemente podría usar protectores diarios; y mi período apenas dura 1-3 días con poco sangrado. Tiendo a dormir boca abajo durante mi período para evitar fugas y solo tengo sangre en mi toalla después de despertar (últimos 3 meses), no durante el día. Suele salir solo cuando uso el baño. También he tenido los senos muy, muy sensibles, náuseas y mucha hinchazón de vez en cuando (el síndrome premenstrual parece haberse extendido a medio mes de duración), pero la hinchazón y las náuseas son más constantes; también he tenido algunos sofocos antes de este último “período” en agosto. Así que pensé que tal vez estoy embarazada, pero he hecho unos 6 tests de embarazo desde mayo y todos negativos. Así que creo que tiene que ser otra cosa. Mi período más reciente de agosto/AF llegó 2 días antes, tuve unos dolores menstruales MUY fuertes el primer día que se irradiaron a la espalda e incluso a ambas piernas, pero este fue el período más ligero de todos y no tuve sangre excepto por unas pocas gotas en mi toalla después de despertarme y apenas duró 3 días. ¿Alguna idea de qué podría estar pasando? Estoy muy confundida y no puedo conseguir una cita hasta finales de este mes con una enfermera practicante. ¡Gracias de antemano!
I don't think it's anything but pure luck. Just take it as a blessing.
Hi Amber
Sounds like you could have a hormone issue going on there, what you are describing is spotting more than a period itself.
Hang in there until your appointment and simple blood tests will show hormone problems which is easily treated with birth control.
My period can vary between heavy and light but mostly its inbetween the two, wish i didnt have to put up with it half the time as it makes my back ache worse than normal.
I hope you get sorted out soon. take care
Recientemente me hice un examen de hormonas y todo salió normal. Todavía tengo menstruaciones ligeras, creo que ya van 7 meses. Tengo programado un examen ginecológico para fin de mes, donde espero que puedan decirme qué está pasando.
Hi, I was looking up reasons why I might be having really irregular and light periods honestly these past four months and I almost thought your post was my own!
I had gotten my blood tested and was told nothing is wrong and it's probably hormonal imbalances as well. I'm wondering if you heard anything in particular when you went for a check up at the women's clinic?
Hope everything is alright! Thanks.
En realidad, me derivaron a un ginecólogo porque mi médico no podía averiguar qué me pasaba; incluso me hicieron una ecografía pélvica y normal (dijeron que salieron normales, pero nunca me dijeron qué estaban buscando exactamente). Mi cita con el ginecólogo fue un poco inútil porque simplemente me apuró y ni siquiera pude explicar todos mis síntomas, y lo único que dijo fue "es totalmente normal a tu edad (entonces tenía 27, ahora 28) que tu período cambie". Honestamente, sigo sin saber con certeza por qué mi período pasó de ser muy abundante a ahora seguir siendo muy ligero. Así que si alguna vez obtienes alguna respuesta, me encantaría escucharlas. ¡Mucha suerte!
También tuve nuevos síntomas en noviembre de 2016 y diciembre de 2016, donde sentía esta presión rara en mi área vaginal por unos segundos que nunca había sentido (le dije esto a mi médico, pero no tuve la oportunidad de decírselo a mi ginecólogo). Honestamente, siento que el sistema de salud de EE. UU. me ha fallado, como a tantas otras personas. Pero aún así, mucha suerte. Aún así, te recomendaría ver a tu médico para asegurarte.
Same problem. Always had heavy periods and now it has become so light. Tried preg tests, negative (very less chance anyway). This started around December 2016. In Feb, the flow and amount was better. I thought that the problem is solved, but no. But again this month, it has been crazy. Spotting at random times and very light periods. Setting up an appointment this week. sigh... hope it is just a hormonal imbalance and nothing more. Really worried.
I have exactly the same problem as you Amber! I used to get heavy period as well, especially the first two days, then suddenly, my flow became so light four months ago (I would say about 1/3 or less of my normal flow). I googled the possible causes and said stress could be a factor. I thought it could be stress as I was going through some emotional stuff around that time , but I feel much better now but the flow is still not normal! I went to my OBGYN and she said it’s nothing to worry about (did pap and physical check and all was fine). I’m going to request doing a blood work this month to check my hormones .... maybe even a uterine lining ultrasound?! worried! did you ever find out what your cause was Amber ?! Thanks for sharing !
I’m struggling with the same problem. Did your doctor ever find out the cause?
Hola Jessica; lamentablemente nunca obtuve otra respuesta más que “es normal a tu edad (27 en ese momento) tener un flujo más ligero” (esto me lo dijo un ginecólogo). Todavía, más de 1 año después, tengo flujos mucho más ligeros de lo que solía tener, pero estoy harta de los malos médicos, así que simplemente lo he aceptado como la nueva normalidad. ¡Espero que todo te salga bien! Es bastante agradable tener un flujo tan ligero, pero la disminución dramática fue un poco alarmante. ¡Buena suerte!
This has just happened to me. My last period was january 2017 and had nothing until now which was november 5th. Its just light spotting but im feeling very tired and irritable. Last year i had hysteroscopy which revealed large polyp and very thick uterine lining. Was put on drug called provera for 6 weeks which gave me the bleed from hell which lasted 3 months non stop. Am going to monitor myself and see how things go. Wish me luck.
Finally I read something that doesn’t say “it’s implantation bleeding” or “you’re pregnant!”. I’m having the exactly same issue for the past 2 periods and I’m currently 27 years old. I took 4 pregnancy tests, all negative. I went to my doctor and she said not to worry because our hormones change every month (even while on BC). I have an appointment at the end of this month, I’m really hoping for real answers and that is not pregnancy or something super serious. I’ll keep you posted on what the doc tells me. As a side note, it’s already a relief to know that I’m not alone on this.
Girl, I’ve been freaking out because of this! I have the same symptoms as you! So even on BC, we can have light periods? Because I am on BC, had heavy periods every month, and then for the last two months, nothing but light periods! I’m scared, even though my boyfriend uses condoms, and there’s never anything wrong with the condom when he pulls out. Let me know what happens!!
I'm so glad this is not the usual "implantation bleed" "you are pregnant" post as well because thats ALL that pops up. I've been having this symptoms since Feb 2018 and it has been worrying me so much! I'm 25 years old this year, Type 1 diabetic and am currently on medication for hyperthyroidism, so not sure whether it could be hormonal imbalance or so. Not on BC, but did 3 pregnancy tests so far and am all clear as well. Going to have a check up in mid May and will be checking with my doctor to see if anything is up and hopefully nothing serious is happening! Have really been stressing out over this drastic change ugh
Hi Amber, a light period can be as a result of so many things. Hormones (the thyroid gland) can also cause a light period out of nowhere.
This exact same thing happened to me! I used to have the heaviest periods so I went on birth control to control them, and although it made them lighter, they were still heavy. January 2018 I got a new heavy period. But since then, I have had such light periods that last for about a day or 2 and I PMS so badly for at least 2 weeks, but my bloating is pretty constant after I eat (it goes away about an hour or 2 after). I have taken so many pregnancy tests that have came back negative, and even went to planned parenthood for one, which also came back negative. Every time I google it I see posts saying its "implantation bleeding" or i am pregnant. Knowing other people deal with this is giving me so much relief. Please tell us what happens!
Has anyone gotten results or an answer to this? I can totally relate to what you all are going through! 25 years old about 9 months ago I started having lighter and shorter periods and immediately assumed the worst, took a number of pregnancy tests at home and by my doctor and all came back negative. My grandma has a history of thyroid issues but my doctor is just telling me not to worry and that it is to just be accepted as normal and feel anything but. I would give anything to feel “normal” again.
I'm not on BC but my periods use to be heavy the first 3 days and then slow down. But my last period was late and it was lighter than normal now my second period started on time but it's lighter than normal too. I've taken 3 test already and they all say negative. But I've been having small cramps since a week before my periods started getting lighter.
Hey! I went to the doctor and told her everything, also that I took like 8 pregnancy tests lol she did a ultrasound to put me at ease. After a few months experiencing this, finally my period last month was completely back to normal! The doc said there was nothing wrong and that periods are not always the same, even on BC. I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this, I know how much I freaked out so I can understand 100% the panic. But hang in there! When you stop overthinking things will be back to normal 😘
You already took tests and they are negative, you’re not pregnant! My period is back to normal and apparently there’s not a reasonable explanation for the months it came lighter 🤷🏼♀️ please stop Googling, this is what make us so anxious. Everything will be alright!