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What Causes Scanty And Short Menstruation?

Hi , I am concerned about my period Ok so in may I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend 5 days before my period and when I got my period it lasted only 5 days when it usually lasts all 7 days now this period I got it a day early but with no cramps or anything and this time it only lasted 3 days and it was very light and I just wanted to know what is going on
Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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Hello
Scanty periods is when duration of menses is less than 2 days.Variation between 3-7 days is normal.
variation may be caused by stress,physical exertion or inadequate diet.
Other possibilties may be change in hormonal balance,thyroid disorder,polycystic ovary syndrome.
However,still to be on safer side,
you may visit gynaecologist.
-Investigations like blood haemoglobin,thyroid test,blood hormonal levels of FSH,USG pelvis will be advised.
Further treatment depends upon diagnosis.
-Have a balanced diet.
-Keep weight within control but dont overexert.
-Regular yoga for destressing yourself.
Thanks.
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What Causes Scanty And Short Menstruation?

Hello Scanty periods is when duration of menses is less than 2 days.Variation between 3-7 days is normal. variation may be caused by stress,physical exertion or inadequate diet. Other possibilties may be change in hormonal balance,thyroid disorder,polycystic ovary syndrome. However,still to be on safer side, you may visit gynaecologist. -Investigations like blood haemoglobin,thyroid test,blood hormonal levels of FSH,USG pelvis will be advised. Further treatment depends upon diagnosis. -Have a balanced diet. -Keep weight within control but dont overexert. -Regular yoga for destressing yourself. Thanks.