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Periods can be abnormal for a variety of reasons, and sometimes it can be very confusing. Some common causes of abnormal periods include stress, birth control, medication, travel, illness, excessive weight gain or weight loss, and more exercise than usual. It sounds like you had a very light period or spotting this month. Since you still had light bleeding, it doesn't sound like you are pregnant, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, you can always take a pregnancy test. However, if you have experienced the above causes I mentioned, those are very likely causes of your abnormal period. Keep track of the time your next period begins to compare to this month and months past.
I hope this helped! Let me know if you have other questions.
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Hi reneehenry30,
Thanks for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community!
Periods can be abnormal for a variety of reasons, and sometimes it can be very confusing. Some common causes of abnormal periods include stress, birth control, medication, travel, illness, excessive weight gain or weight loss, and more exercise than usual. It sounds like you had a very light period or spotting this month. Since you still had light bleeding, it doesn't sound like you are pregnant, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, you can always take a pregnancy test. However, if you have experienced the above causes I mentioned, those are very likely causes of your abnormal period. Keep track of the time your next period begins to compare to this month and months past.
I hope this helped! Let me know if you have other questions.
Best, Erin
December 25, 2014 - 5:06pmThis Comment
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