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Vaginal bleeding outside of the menstrual cycle. I'm not on any birth control, and it's not an STI

By dreamful granddaughter | 1 post, last post
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dreamful granddaughter

Hi, my name is Eden, I'm 17 and my pronouns are they/them (AFAB)

for the last few years, I've had a regular period and barely any cramps but after my last 3, maybe 4 periods I've been having light bleeding for around 2-4 days along with my regular discharge and today I've been having cramps (which is unusual for me). I've also not had much of an apatite for the last few days but that could be unrelated. I'm not on any birth control, and it's definitely not an STI.

Can anyone help ?

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Hi, Eden.

Here are some potential reasons for menstrual changes:

  1. Stress: Both physical and emotional stress can alter your menstrual cycle. High stress levels can cause changes in ovulation, which can affect the length, frequency, and symptoms of your menstrual cycle.

  2. Hormonal Imbalance: Conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid disorders can impact your menstrual cycle.

  3. Weight Changes: Rapid weight gain or loss can affect your cycle. Body fat affects hormone production, and changes in body fat can alter hormone levels enough to cause menstrual irregularities.

  4. Exercise: Extreme physical activity or a sudden increase in exercise can interfere with menstrual cycles.

  5. Age: As women approach menopause, cycles can become irregular. Similarly, in the first few years after a young woman starts menstruating, irregularities can be expected.

  6. Diet: Malnutrition or certain eating disorders can lead to menstrual irregularities.

  7. Medications: Some medications, including antipsychotics, antiepileptics, and chemotherapy drugs, can affect menstrual cycles.

  8. Underlying Medical Conditions: Conditions like endometriosis or uterine fibroids can cause menstrual irregularities.

  9. Pregnancy: Even if you believe the likelihood is low, it might be worth taking a pregnancy test to rule this out, especially if you're sexually active.

  10. Infections: While you mentioned it's definitely not an STI, some infections (not necessarily sexually transmitted) can sometimes cause spotting or unusual bleeding.

The loss of appetite might be unrelated, as you mentioned, but it's essential to keep an eye on any other symptoms or changes in your health, as they can provide more context.

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