Long period but not heavy

Light bleeding that continues can occur when ovulation is irregular or the womb lining sheds gradually. Possible contributors include Perimenopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, pregnancy-related changes, medicines, or changes within the uterus such as Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Endometrial Polyps or Endometrial Hyperplasia.

Even light bleeding can affect wellbeing if it continues. Fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness or headaches may need assessment for Iron Deficiency Anaemia, particularly when the pattern keeps returning.

Track bleeding days, colour, clots, pain, medicines, contraception and any bleeding after sex. Take a pregnancy test if pregnancy is possible. Book a routine appointment when the change is new, lasts beyond your usual pattern, or keeps recurring.

A clinician may review your history, examine you and decide whether blood tests or imaging are appropriate. Treatment depends on the cause, your symptoms and whether pregnancy is desired.

Get urgent help for severe pelvic pain, faintness, marked dizziness, fever, or bleeding that suddenly becomes heavy. Seek prompt review for bleeding after sex, bleeding during pregnancy, or bleeding after menopause.

Ask what pattern you should record, whether pregnancy or anaemia testing is needed, and whether your symptoms suggest a uterine cause. Ask which changes would require urgent care and when to return if bleeding continues.