Short & Heavy Periods: Possible Causes & What to Do

Question
i am 25 years old, i have a 2 year old and i am healthy

the last two periods i have had were both only 1.5 to 2 days long and heavier
than normal ( a normal period for me is 5 days ) i have been VERY tired, shakey,
light headed and dizzy on and off. any idea what this could be.

Answer
Dear Kami,

It sounds like you might want to check and see if you are a little bit anemic. It is a simple blood test at your doctor's office to check your hemoglobin (the part of your blood that carries the iron). If you are, you'll need to take an iron supplement.

Otherwise, if you think you may be pregnant (because of the unusually short periods), my suggestion would be to take a pregnancy test to rule that out.

I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.

Brenda