On The 28th December I Had A Very Light 3

Posted on Mon, 6 Jan 2020

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Question : On the 28th December I had a very light 3 day period. I always have a period every 27 to 30 days. I got this very light bleeding on the day my period was expected. I only needed one towel each day. I usually have 5 day periods but this was completely different and very light. I have done a pregnancy test as I am trying to conceive. Do you see I could still be pregnant or is this ruled out. I am 44 and have only just tried to start conceiving. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need for pregnancy test, no pregnancy possibility.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you don't need to do a pregnancy home test because this possibility is excluded.
You had a very light and short period for three days and this is a period and shows the start of new cycle.
The fact that cycle was lighter and shorter it can be sign of perimenopause.
The pregnancy chances are reduced at this age even though are not zero.
You may need to visit a fertility specialist a doctor consider IVF.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (18 minutes later)

I have had all tests and scans to be assured I am not in perimenopause so please dont keep telling me that

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to do a pregnancy home test.

Detailed Answer:
OK good. The lighter and shorter cycle can be a coincidence.
Continue trying to concieve.
No pregnancy test needed since new cycle started.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T