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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES
DRY / LIGHT PERIOD
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Dry / light period'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Reproductive System by taking the free reproductive health quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON DRY / LIGHT PERIODWomen naturally tend towards an excess of blood. This excess can cause heat, irritability, water retention and malaise. Menstruation releases this blood, helping a women feel refreshed and grounded.A light period can come from a hormonal imbalance, excessive exercise, general blood depletion, a cold condition, congestion in the uterus, or other factors. Normally, high prolactin levels suppresses menstruation and ovulation while a new mother is nursing, to prevent pregnancy while the mother is caring for a newborn. Hypothyroid and other pituitary imbalances lead to hypersecretion of prolactin, causing pathological amenorrhea and infertility. High testosterone, as in the case of PCOS, may also cause amenorrhea and infertility. See notes on emmenagogues for more information. Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Dry / light period' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
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| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
|---|---|
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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 Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna |
OILY
In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Oily' guna |
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.REBUILDS-FLUIDS
Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.ESTROGENIC
Increases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.EMMENAGOGUE
Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.PROMOTES-FERTILITY
An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).UTERINE-TONIC
An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.OJAS
Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.
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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3
DRY / LIGHT PERIOD IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3 - ATTACKING TISSUEIf you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.
AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Dry / light period'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
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| VATA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Vata' dosha. |
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna. |
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna. |
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna. |
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste. |
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Dry / light period'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Skin Color Issues
Dry skin
Risk Factor: insignificant difference
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Fertility
Peri-Menopausal
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Birth Control Pill (Past or Current)
Risk Factor: 40% more often
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Menstruation
Irregular Menstrual Cycle
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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No period
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
Complication: +1.1 times as often
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Pale menstrual blood
Risk Factor: 310% more often
Complication: +4.2 times as often
Complication: +4.2 times as often
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Exercise Routine
Exercising more than 1 hour a day
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Small Intestine
Malabsorption
Risk Factor: insignificant difference
Complication: +1.0 times as often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 4,128 People Reporting Dry / light period
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Dry / light period were less aggravated than 72% of other symptoms. From the 4,128 people who reported Dry / light period in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Astringent Sign
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99.1%
26.6% (1,098)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light Sign
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97.3%
33.9% (1,399)
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry Sign
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96.1%
34.6% (1,427)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Vata Sign
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81.3%
41.7% (1,721)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Cold Aggravates
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67.4%
26.7% (1,102)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Sour
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60.6%
19.5% (804)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Bitter
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48.8%
27.8% (1,149)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Difficult
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39.0%
31.3% (1,294)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Pitta
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35.9%
32.0% (1,319)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Hot
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25.8%
20.5% (846)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Oily
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23.0%
20.3% (839)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Pungent
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22.7%
22.4% (926)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Heavy
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21.8%
23.0% (951)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Kapha
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18.9%
30.5% (1,260)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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16.6%
25.4% (1,047)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Salty
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14.9%
21.2% (875)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Risk Factors of Dry / light period
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Dry / light period.
Overall, 12.25% of people surveyed in this research study reported Dry / light period.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 12.25%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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298
12.6%
insignificant difference
Feel overweight (25362)
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2509
9.9%
20% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1412
7.2%
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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2228
13.3%
10% more often
Female (26227)
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3368
12.8%
insignificant difference
Pale menstrual blood (461)
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232
50.3%
310% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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119
25.8%
110% more often
Convulsions (156)
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34
Small number of cases
21.8%
80% more often
Irregular Menstrual Cycle (7576)
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1615
21.3%
70% more often
Bleed less than other people (637)
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132
20.7%
70% more often
Blisters (609)
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119
19.5%
60% more often
Yellow vaginal discharge (1950)
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372
19.1%
60% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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314
18.9%
50% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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55
18.8%
50% more often
Tight clothing / belts (3919)
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728
18.6%
50% more often
Scabies (211)
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39
Small number of cases
18.5%
50% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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439
18.4%
50% more often
White vaginal discharge (9653)
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1762
18.3%
50% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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41
Small number of cases
18.1%
50% more often
Fainting (2169)
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390
18%
50% more often
Have roommates (non-family) (3571)
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643
18%
50% more often
Vaginal discharge (11456)
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2046
17.9%
50% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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336
17.9%
50% more often
Dark menstrual blood (13313)
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2384
17.9%
50% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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231
17.9%
50% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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185
17.8%
50% more often
Tight / inelastic skin (1824)
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323
17.7%
40% more often
House hot (2856)
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503
17.6%
40% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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51
17.5%
40% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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244
17.5%
40% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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205
17.5%
40% more often
Homesick (2646)
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464
17.5%
40% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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90
17.4%
40% more often
Green mucus (1730)
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300
17.3%
40% more often
Need constant social activity (1756)
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303
17.3%
40% more often
Birth Control Pill (Past or Current) (2232)
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387
17.3%
40% more often
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)
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184
17.2%
40% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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1012
17.2%
40% more often
Bluish Skin (1150)
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197
17.1%
40% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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685
17.1%
40% more often
No children (12951)
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2203
17%
40% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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324
17%
40% more often
Defensive (225)
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38
Small number of cases
16.9%
40% more often
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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757
16.8%
40% more often
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) (3536)
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592
16.7%
40% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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389
16.7%
40% more often
Like constant adventure / excitement (4985)
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829
16.6%
40% more often
Tender breasts near menses (12814)
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2119
16.5%
30% more often
Insufficient cleanliness (4471)
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738
16.5%
30% more often
Bright red menstrual blood (13714)
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2263
16.5%
30% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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534
16.5%
30% more often
Thin tongue (986)
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162
16.4%
30% more often
Seizures (452)
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74
16.4%
30% more often
Acne - painful (1966)
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323
16.4%
30% more often
Love humid climates (3476)
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569
16.4%
30% more often
Abdominal pain relieved by eating (1562)
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254
16.3%
30% more often
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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410
16.2%
30% more often
Yellow mucus (3355)
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542
16.2%
30% more often
Bluish nail-beds (2239)
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363
16.2%
30% more often
Blood light in color (3938)
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636
16.2%
30% more often
Tight/tense abdomen (2454)
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398
16.2%
30% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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133
16.1%
30% more often
Painful rash (516)
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83
16.1%
30% more often
Hormonal cycle affects symptoms (13181)
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2121
16.1%
30% more often
Clammy Skin (2812)
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449
16%
30% more often
Bloody stools (1021)
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163
16%
30% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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118
16%
30% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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74
16%
30% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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812
16%
30% more often
Hide food (3231)
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516
16%
30% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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408
16%
30% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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37
Small number of cases
15.9%
30% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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582
15.9%
30% more often
Hyperactive when stressed (5530)
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878
15.9%
30% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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948
15.8%
30% more often
Cloudy urine (3984)
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629
15.8%
30% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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641
15.8%
30% more often
Flat rash (526)
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83
15.8%
30% more often
Cold to touch (4321)
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683
15.8%
30% more often
Orangish skin (495)
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78
15.8%
30% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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166
15.8%
30% more often
Hopeless (730)
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115
15.8%
30% more often
Impulsive / extroverted (5201)
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822
15.8%
30% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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451
15.8%
30% more often
Acne - general (6199)
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971
15.7%
30% more often
Abdominal swelling during menses (8840)
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1385
15.7%
30% more often
Skin problems on chin (7972)
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1250
15.7%
30% more often
Skin problems on buttocks (3512)
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552
15.7%
30% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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592
15.7%
30% more often
Sweaty palms (3063)
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482
15.7%
30% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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710
15.7%
30% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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1119
15.7%
30% more often
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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36
Small number of cases
15.6%
30% more often
Skin problems upper arms (4678)
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730
15.6%
30% more often
Skin problems in lips (2842)
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442
15.6%
30% more often
Pale nail-beds (3202)
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501
15.6%
30% more often
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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257
15.6%
30% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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94
15.5%
30% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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216
15.4%
30% more often
Sore throat (4943)
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759
15.4%
30% more often
Red dots on tongue (3391)
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521
15.4%
30% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Dry / light period
In this research study, people who report Dry / light period were likely to report the following:
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CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Pale menstrual blood
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232
+4.2 times
6%
1.44% (461 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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1914
+2.1 times
46%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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119
+2.0 times
3%
1.48% (461 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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408
+1.8 times
10%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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1702
+1.8 times
41%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Blisters
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119
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Irregular Menstrual Cycle
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1615
+1.7 times
39%
22.5% (7,576 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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231
+1.7 times
6%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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130
+1.7 times
3%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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641
+1.7 times
16%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Strep Throat
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314
+1.7 times
8%
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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289
+1.7 times
7%
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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1953
+1.7 times
47%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Bleed less than other people
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132
+1.7 times
3%
1.81% (637 cases)
Manic / giddy
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439
+1.6 times
11%
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Bluish Skin
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197
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,150 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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410
+1.6 times
10%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Seizures
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74
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Tight clothing / belts
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728
+1.6 times
18%
11.26% (3,919 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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74
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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289
+1.6 times
7%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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244
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Bluish nail-beds
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363
+1.6 times
9%
5.76% (2,239 cases)
Purging Food
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451
+1.6 times
11%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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1518
+1.6 times
37%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Tight / inelastic skin
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323
+1.6 times
8%
5.15% (1,824 cases)
Self Mutilation
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336
+1.5 times
8%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Yellow vaginal discharge
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372
+1.5 times
9%
5.87% (1,950 cases)
Sunken chest, ribs showing
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776
+1.5 times
19%
12.4% (9,675 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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118
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Thin tongue
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162
+1.5 times
4%
2.63% (986 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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1012
+1.5 times
25%
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Clammy Skin
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449
+1.5 times
11%
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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825
+1.5 times
20%
13.22% (5,575 cases)
White vaginal discharge
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1762
+1.5 times
43%
28.48% (9,653 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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389
+1.5 times
9%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Bloody stools
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163
+1.5 times
4%
2.66% (1,021 cases)
House hot
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503
+1.5 times
12%
7.99% (2,856 cases)
Dark menstrual blood
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2384
+1.5 times
58%
39.12% (13,313 cases)
Vaginal discharge
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2046
+1.5 times
50%
33.73% (11,456 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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115
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Search for perfect bite
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685
+1.5 times
17%
11.6% (3,999 cases)
Fainting
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390
+1.5 times
9%
6.15% (2,169 cases)
Have roommates (non-family)
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643
+1.5 times
16%
10.98% (3,571 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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90
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
Ringworm
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106
+1.4 times
3%
2.07% (712 cases)
Stress under-eater
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1021
+1.4 times
25%
17.27% (6,634 cases)
Exercising without eating
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1002
+1.4 times
24%
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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66
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Acne - painful
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323
+1.4 times
8%
5.56% (1,966 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by eating
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254
+1.4 times
6%
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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334
+1.4 times
8%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Hyperthyroid
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104
+1.4 times
3%
2.1% (780 cases)
Cold to touch
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683
+1.4 times
17%
11.94% (4,321 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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499
+1.4 times
12%
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Homesick
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464
+1.4 times
11%
7.73% (2,646 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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324
+1.4 times
8%
5.63% (1,909 cases)
Lose weight easily
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936
+1.4 times
23%
16.19% (13,037 cases)
Vomiting
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148
+1.4 times
4%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Orange / Rubbery Stool
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153
+1.4 times
4%
2.82% (1,013 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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585
+1.4 times
14%
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Pain relieved by arching / twisting
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451
+1.4 times
11%
7.81% (2,938 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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980
+1.4 times
24%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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1256
+1.4 times
30%
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Red dots on tongue
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521
+1.4 times
13%
9.25% (3,391 cases)
Sweaty palms
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482
+1.4 times
12%
8.54% (3,063 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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2389
+1.4 times
58%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Skin problems upper arms
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730
+1.4 times
18%
12.83% (4,678 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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366
+1.4 times
9%
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Like constant adventure / excitement
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829
+1.4 times
20%
14.29% (4,985 cases)
Blood light in color
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636
+1.4 times
15%
10.72% (3,938 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed
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1705
+1.4 times
41%
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Tension in eyes
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477
+1.4 times
12%
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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3023
+1.4 times
73%
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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767
+1.4 times
19%
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Skin problems on genitals
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357
+1.4 times
9%
6.49% (2,395 cases)
Hives
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368
+1.4 times
9%
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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559
+1.4 times
14%
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Tense chest
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534
+1.4 times
13%
9.4% (3,234 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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216
+1.4 times
5%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
No children
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2203
+1.4 times
53%
38.41% (12,951 cases)
Long workday
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1671
+1.4 times
40%
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Don't know how to cook
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315
+1.4 times
8%
5.8% (2,322 cases)
Hormonal cycle affects symptoms
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2121
+1.4 times
51%
37.05% (13,181 cases)
Illegal Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc)
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592
+1.4 times
14%
10.18% (3,536 cases)
Insufficient cleanliness
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738
+1.4 times
18%
13.09% (4,471 cases)
Fatty fried food
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1445
+1.4 times
35%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Acne - general
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971
+1.4 times
24%
17.48% (6,199 cases)
Yellowish skin
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403
+1.4 times
10%
7.29% (2,733 cases)
Pale nail-beds
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501
+1.4 times
12%
8.76% (3,202 cases)
Hyperactive, quick
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1412
+1.4 times
34%
24.83% (19,615 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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771
+1.4 times
19%
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Sour Taste in Mouth
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398
+1.4 times
10%
7.33% (2,940 cases)
Pliable / elastic skin
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945
+1.4 times
23%
16.89% (6,272 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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1498
+1.4 times
36%
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Workaholic
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734
+1.4 times
18%
13.24% (5,855 cases)
Chronic Peeling Skin
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205
+1.4 times
5%
3.68% (1,173 cases)
Tight/tense abdomen
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398
+1.4 times
10%
7.36% (2,454 cases)
Skin problems on chin
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1250
+1.4 times
30%
22.15% (7,972 cases)
Shaky / Jitters
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757
+1.4 times
18%
13.29% (4,508 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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185
+1.4 times
4%
2.96% (1,041 cases)
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