Period

[AmeliaIvy]

Hi ladies. 

Over past few months my periods have been getting shorter and shorter. This time I've only been on for 3 days. Is this something to worry about or am I over thinking this?

[Cooper27]

How old are you? If under 20, I'd say it's perfectly normal.

[AmeliaIvy in reply to Cooper27]

I've just turned 20. Just wanted some advice as I've never encountered this problem.

[Cooper27]

Hmm, then not so sure. If you hadn't been menstruating long, I'd think it was just periods settling down. There are other factors that might affect the length of your period, like if you've started taking the pill, if exercise regimes/diet have changed, stress levels.

Is there anything like that going on?

[AmeliaIvy in reply to Cooper27]

Ive just had my implant removed could that be a factor? It started beforehand though thats why I ruled that out originally.

[Cooper27 in reply to AmeliaIvy]

Sounds like it could be related to your implant. The pill messed with my periods, and they have never returned to the way they were before, so you will find your body is working out a new "normal". Implants do shorten the length of your period. Just keep monitoring them to see what happens.

Obviously, if you ever worry about pregnancy or anything like that, take a test.