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What Causes Light Period?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Question: Hi mam,
we started having Protective sex on 2nd October from 6 pm till 5th October 2 am (early morning) having intervals in between.we also check condoms were broken or not,but condoms were perfectly fine.and i had wetness problem this time...
My period started on 8th september last month and i have 28-30 days cycle..last for 3 days.. i dont bleed so mch....i got my periods today i.e 10th october at early morning..but it is bleeding less today..any thing to worry?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Don't be worried. No chance of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

1) You did protective sex with condom in SAFE period (last 7 days of period date are EXTREMELY SAFE). Another thing, you have gotten your period today. Therefore, you have NO chance of pregnancy in this case.

2) Hormonal imbalance (if you used emergency pill) and mental stress can delay your period with less bleeding. However, you will get regular bleeding from the next period cycle. Don't be worried much.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

For future query, you can directly approach me through

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (14 minutes later)
THANK U SIR..BUT I TRIED TO TAKE PILL ON 5 TH OCT AT 2 PM..THATS AFTER 68TH HOURS FROM SEX..BUT I KEPT IN MOUTH IN FRONT MY BOYFRIEND AND SPIT IT OUT..IT WAS IN MY MOUTH FOR 10-15 SECONDS..BUT I HAD WETNESS PROBLEM THIS TIME DURING SEX..IT WAS PAINFUL....DONT KNOW WHY....I HAD VAGINAL ITCHING AT 5 TH OCT NIGHT..ITS ALMOST DISAPPEARED NOW.....MAY BE CAUSE LATEX CONDOMS WE USED....DID I GET THE INFECTION?
AND ALSO I M BLEEDING VERY LESS THIS TIME..HAVING VERY LESS PAIN..CAN YOU TELL WHY?
ALSO ON 6TH OCT AT NIGHT...I FELT LIKE MY PERIODS WERE COMING BY HAVING NORMAL SYMPTOMS OF PERIODS..BUT IT DID COME TODAY.
I M CONFUSED ABOUT THIS..IS IT IMPLANTATION BLEEDING OR WHAT?
I READ ON INTERNET ABOUT THIS...IT FEELS LIKE PERIODS..HAVING LESS BLEEDING...PLEASE HELP IN THIS CONFUSION...
AND HAVING LIGHTER PERIOD IS NORMAL????
PLEASE HELP URGENTLY.. I M PLANNING TO VISIT DOCTOR FOR LESS BLEEDING WHICH IS MY PROBLEMS SINCE LONG...BUT THIS TIME AS I WROTE..BLEEDING IS LESS THAN PREVIOUS CYCLE?
PLEASE ANSWER MY QUERY?
M I SAFE ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are SAFE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up queries.

1) According to your period due date, you ovulated around 24th to 26th Sept and ovum can survive 24-36 hrs (max) after ovulation.

Therefore, you CAN'T be pregnant from protective sex on 2nd to 5th October as it was SAFE sex. So, don't be worried.

2) Implantation bleeding occurs 7 to 9 days (Mostly) after fertilization. It is NOT like the same thing.

3) Wetness problem may be due to high sexual excitement and it varies from women to women. However, if you have problem of leucorrhea, then it should be treated properly after consultation with doctor.

4) Light period may be due to hormonal imbalance, stress, vaginal infection, over weight, low hemoglobin, improper diet habit etc.

I suggest to consult with gynecologist to undergo some basic investigation like complete hormonal profile, Serum TSH, blood Hb% etc. Proper treatment can be made according to test results.

Hope, I have answered your queries. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (51 minutes later)
Thank u so mch...m so releived now...ur ans was v v helpful...i ll surely follow ur suggestion..
N i was having wetness problemes means i was dry..most of time...v dry..thats why it was painful..my last question??usually i get wet but why dry this time???plz answer my last query..
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Details are given below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your additional query.

1) Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse may be due to vaginal infection, insufficient arousal, hormonal imbalance, stress or anxiety, emotional upset, using chemical products like lubricant, soaps, hygiene products, dyes and perfumes.

They can cause insufficient lubrication from cervical or vaginal glands, leads to vaginal dryness and painful coitus.

2) I suggest you to use vaginal moisturizing agents like VAGISIL after bathing & water based lubricant (K-Y gel) before intimation to get rid of this type problem.

Maintain genital hygiene before and after sex. Urinate properly each time. Drink more water or fluid to stay hydrated. Do regular meditation or yoga to avoid stress and take sound sleep everyday. These are way of healthy living.

Hope, I have answered your query. If you have any other query, you can ask anytime freely.

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Light Period?

Brief Answer: Don't be worried. No chance of pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. 1) You did protective sex with condom in SAFE period (last 7 days of period date are EXTREMELY SAFE). Another thing, you have gotten your period today. Therefore, you have NO chance of pregnancy in this case. 2) Hormonal imbalance (if you used emergency pill) and mental stress can delay your period with less bleeding. However, you will get regular bleeding from the next period cycle. Don't be worried much. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future. Regards, Dr S Patra For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326