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My menstrual Cycle has been cut short from 7-8 days to 4, WHY?

By September 3, 2009 - 5:04pm
 
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What would make my cycle lighter and last shorter days? I am not on birth control, but my menstrual cycles seem to be getting lighter and lasting shorter periods. My cycles use to last 7-8 days, but this month and last they have been cut short. Looks like I stopped 3 days into the cycle last month and then started back the next day. And this month. I started a little earlier, instead of going 28 days with no period, I went 26 days. I was heavy the first two days and after that my cycle was sooo light that I began using the very thin padding. By the fourth or fifth day I had no cycle. What would be causing my menstrual cycle to be cut short? I know this time, when I stopped flowing early I felt as if I was going to start on my cycle which was weird because in actuality I should have still been on my cycle. I'm worried. Does anyone have any suggestions about what may be going on with me and why? Has anyone experience what I'm going through? Could I be pregnant? I took a EPT pregnancy test right after my cycle stopped and it tested negative. I don't feel pregnant, but I surely stay sleepy alot. I could sleep all day if I had the time to. I have heard that you can be pregnant when you are on your cycle. I have never had wrong pregnancy test results. I have also been a little nauseous, but usually at night and not so much morning.

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Anonymous

My period is 7\8 days long but this month i started 7 days late and finished only after 4 days. I don't feel pregnant and I have not done anything with anyone am on!y 13! What is happening??

December 11, 2018 - 12:16pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon
As you are only 13, this kind of regularity is normal. Your cycle may take several years to regulate.
Best,
Susan

December 11, 2018 - 4:14pm
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Anonymous

For the past 2 months my period has only lasted 3-4 days. Normally my period lasts 6 or 7 days. I've taken a pregnancy test and it came back negative what could be causing this?

August 22, 2016 - 11:51am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

The menstrual cycle is regulated by a precise balance of hormones. Any upset in that balance will cause irregularities, such as a shorter period or longer menstrual cycle.

How old are you? If you are in your 50s, even late 40s, this may be an early sign of perimenopause. During perimenopause, estrogen levels fluctuate. Changes in the menstrual cycle are an early sign.

Regards,
Maryann

August 23, 2016 - 8:27am
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Anonymous

I've been having shorter periods for the pass five month now along with no signs of blood clots what do that mean and what can b my chances on Having a kid.? I am 28 of age with a nine year old. No other kids and I would like to start to try to have more but not sure I will b able to

October 8, 2014 - 5:21am
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Anonymous

i want 2 shorten period from 8 to 3 days....suggestion

September 29, 2014 - 5:24am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Go to your doctor and talk to him/her about it and ask what type or kind of birth control would be best. I've shortened my period that way . Went from 7 days to 3 days.

March 1, 2015 - 5:17am
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Anonymous

What would make my cycle lighter and last shorter days? I am not on birth control, but my menstrual cycles seem to be getting lighter and lasting shorter periods. My cycles use to last 7-8 days, but this month and last they have been cut short. Looks like I stopped 3 days into the cycle last month and then started back the next day. And this month. I started a little earlier, instead of going 28 days with no period, I went 26 days. I was heavy the first two days and after that my cycle was sooo light that I began using the very thin padding. By the fourth or fifth day I had no cycle. What would be causing my menstrual cycle to be cut short? I know this time, when I stopped flowing early I felt as if I was going to start on my cycle which was weird because in actuality I should have still been on my cycle. I'm worried. Does anyone have any suggestions about what may be going on with me and why? Has anyone experience what I'm going through? Could I be pregnant? I took a EPT pregnancy test right after my cycle stopped and it tested negative. I don't feel pregnant, but I surely stay sleepy alot. I could sleep all day if I had the time to. I have heard that you can be pregnant when you are on your cycle. I have never had wrong pregnancy test results. I have also been a little nauseous, but usually at night and not so much morning.

July 14, 2014 - 4:18am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Hey I'm having the same problem if get any answers please contact me

August 7, 2015 - 7:29pm
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Anonymous

Hey my first period started at 12. It was an almost 4 day period. It was getting very I mean very less on 5th day as like 1-2 spots like there is no need of pad. But i m very tired with it. I couldn't go for playing too. Can anyone tell me that if it can get shorter then how to do do it last for 2 days. Please it is very very tired or bad for me. Please understand my personal feeling and tell or help me telling that how it can be shorten. PLEASE.....

July 7, 2014 - 6:21am
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