1. Most gifts are not subject to the gift tax. For example, there is usually no tax if you make a gift to your spouse or to a charity. If you make a gift to someone else, the gift tax usually does not apply until the value of the gifts you give that person exceeds the annual exclusion for the year. For 2010, the annual exclusion is $13,000. 2.
Light menstrual periods, sometimes referred to as oligomenorrhea, can be normal, but they can also mean that a woman is experiencing hormonal changes or the effects of medical conditions, poor nutrition or stress on the body.
Once you figure out whatâs going on down there, you can try a few different things to try to make your period lighter. One of the biggest things you can do is consider going on the birth control pill. The right pill can make your period both lighter and shorter. But the pill also has other side effects, so talk to your doctor about it first. You can also try eating a healthier diet and getting more exercise.