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Periods are getting shorter and lighter.

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LoveAlways
LoveAlways

Hi, I'm 21 years old and my periods usually last about 5 days. They are normally pretty consistent with a Semi-heavy flow. However, for the past two months they've become shorter (3 days) I'd have extreme cramps the first day accompanied by heavy bleeding, the second day it's lighter without any cramps, by the third day it's pretty much just spotting.

I skipped a whole month, (July) which has never happened with me. August 4th I started my period which lasted 7days (normally stops after 5 days) this was an extremely heavy & painful period.

September lasted 5 days, October 3 days, and November, I am on my spotting stage now which looks like it will be completely over by tomorrow.

I've googled the situation and similar posts showed up but no one explained what was wrong!

I visit the doctor next week, I'm just kind of on edge, worried and want to know now. 😩

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  • LoveAlways
    LoveAlways

    Posted

    Thanks for nothing 😃

  • dawn57104
    dawn57104 LoveAlways

    Posted

    i found my cycle changed after stopping birth control from 18-21
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