Periods getting lighter & lighter
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Periods getting lighter & lighter
| Tue, 07-13-2004 - 11:35am |
I'm 26 and I've been taking the pill (generic form of Ortho Tri-Cyclen) for 7 years now. I've always had super-predictable, very normal periods. However, over the past 5-6 months, my periods have started getting lighter and lighter.
At first, I freaked out and thought I might be pregnant, but the periods always come right on time and last the usual amount of time (about 5 days). Now I'm just baffled. I wouldn't say they're light enough to be considered "spotting," but they're often too light to justify using a tampon (much of the time, a very thin pad or even a mere panty liner is adequate). I'd love to be psyched about this convenient turn of events, but I'm having a hard time getting past my concern!
Is it OK to have periods this light for so many consecutive months? And have any other OTC-users experienced this kind of a shift? I just find it odd that it's happening now after so many years on the pill.
Just curious!! :)

Our bodies change as we age so what may be happening is the hormones in your pills are reacting with your changed body chemistry to lighten your periods. I think you should be fine but you might want to have a talk with your doctor and see what s/he says.
Good luck,
Jill
Good luck!
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