Why is my period lighter than usual all of the sudden?

[Anonymous]

I am going to be 30 and not close to perimenopause and I noticed my period is much lighter than usual. This month I have spotting for 5 days before my actual period and my actual period starts 5 days later sometimes with a light flow and it’s not as heavy as it used to be. I used to have spotting for a day before my period started and it was always heavy after that. What is causing a change in my period whew I get spotting for 5 days before my period starts then it’s a light flow. Is this normal or abnormal and what can this mean?

[thegreenyogi]

It can be simply hormonal. I went through something similar with the difference that I was spotting and bleeding non stop for 6 months. I was prescribed a hormonal therapy which I did for six months and now my period has normalised better than ever. So if I were you, if it really concerns you, go to a gynecologist and have some checkups. It doesn't mean there's a problem. Have you been going through stress lately?

[Asker]

I’ve been stressed but it has nothing to do with my periods being lighter

[thegreenyogi]

Fair enough. If it does concern you a visit to a gynecologist is the way to go.

[thegreenyogi]

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

If you are almost thirty and don't know the reasons I would be way more worried about other things. 🙄

[Asker]

Yeah but I am wondering what the issue is because I don’t know why this is happening

[Cyfris]

This is a question you should ask to an actual medical professional. Changes in the body like this could be nothing but also could be something serious.

[Paige2006]

Have you recently changed birth control methods?

[Asker]

No I have the copper IUD and had it for 7 years. What is causing this?

[OneViewpoint]

Have you been eating apples?

[Asker]

No lol that has nothing to do with it

[OneViewpoint]

And you won't find your answer in the opinions strangers on the internet. Maybe see your doctor.