Yo Period, Why you so weird?

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I've been off BC since July. My cycle length is slowly but surely getting longer.



August, October, November were 3 day periods - Light-Med-Light and Med-Med-Light, Light-Med-Light

December I had a chemical pregnancy and my period was 2 days long - Light-Light-spotting

I am finishing my period today - CD 2. I had spotting-light and I would count today as spotting - pretty much nothing on my feminine protection.  I had a 38 day cycle this last time.

I guess my question, should I be concerned about the lightness and shortness of my period? Also, the increasing cycle days?

When I was 18-22, I would never cycle on my own. I had to get yearly doses of provera just to do something. Finally a smart NP put me on BCP. I'm worried that as my cycle lengthens, it is going to just disappear again.

TL;DR : WTF period, why you so short and light?

[kellybenelly83]

it can take quite a while for your cycle to regulate after BC. I have super short periods, like 2 days of actual flow followed by a few days of light spotting.
I would keep temping and only contact your DR if you go 60 days.

[ghostmonkey]

I wouldn't say for sure it's done today. I've had many periods "stop" for a day or two then pick back up.

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Jan 21, 2015 13:58:13 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

I wouldn't say for sure it's done today. I've had many periods "stop" for a day or two then pick back up.

This. Also, after a pregnancy your cycles can change. So what was normal before the CP may not be the same after.

[yummybunny]

I agree with PPs. Keep making a record of things. If you hit 60 days with no period, I would go in at that time. Your body could be still making adjustments. Sorry it is so frustrating!

[clecyclist]

Jan 21, 2015 13:58:13 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

I wouldn't say for sure it's done today. I've had many periods "stop" for a day or two then pick back up.

Yep, it's what I like to call the BEST THING EVER. 

[setsuna17]

Jan 21, 2015 13:58:13 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

I wouldn't say for sure it's done today. I've had many periods "stop" for a day or two then pick back up.

Same as ghostmonkey. I've had a lot of fun times where it looks like my period is over and then whee!

[ghostmonkey]

Jan 21, 2015 14:43:46 GMT -5 clecyclist said:

Jan 21, 2015 13:58:13 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

I wouldn't say for sure it's done today. I've had many periods "stop" for a day or two then pick back up.

Yep, it's what I like to call the BEST THING EVER. 

Yeah, except when it stops after day 5 and you think you are actually done and come day 7 your uterus is all "Knock knock mother fucker".

[clecyclist]

Jan 21, 2015 14:59:39 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jan 21, 2015 14:43:46 GMT -5 clecyclist said:

Yep, it's what I like to call the BEST THING EVER. 

Yeah, except when it stops after day 5 and you think you are actually done and come day 7 your uterus is all "Knock knock mother fucker".

That's actually happening to me right now. 

Okay, I can have sex. 
Wait, no I can't. 
Wait! I can! 
Wait, wait... No. 
Yes!
No.