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What Causes Extremely Light, Short Periods Followed By Spotting?

Hi, i had my period this week but it was of it was extremely light, with bright red to pinkish color to it and then after three days i just spotted once a day for two day and now it stopped,it has a metallic smell to it different from my normal heavy period that usually last 7 days

posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2015

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Mon, 25 May 2020 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response

Hi,

If you are in childbearing age, possibility of early pregnancy can not be avoided. Please get home pregnancy test done. If it's positive, consult a gynecologist urgently for specific management. It also can be hormonal imbalance (ovarian, ovulatory, thyroid or uterine problems) diagnosed by USG pelvis scan, thyroid function tests. Such condition needs hormonal treatment. In pre menopausal age, it can be hormonal changes in body. Your gynecologist or endocrinologist would help.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician

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What Causes Extremely Light, Short Periods Followed By Spotting?

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