Arghhhhhh this PERIOD!?

Question

ok! I have been on my perioud for about three weeks. I was on it for about a week then went off of if for like three days and have been back on it for about two weeks! I dont know what is going on and I dont want to have to go to the gyno while i am bleeding down there. I know that most of you are going to tell me to go to the doctor, and i know that i need to go but I just CANT if i am bleeding, does anyone have a guess as to why this is happening and is is somthing to be concerned about?

Answer 1

eeww

Answer 2

Have you recently started going on the pill, or recently stopped taking the pill? It is normal to have breakthrough bleeding that can last on and off for weeks at a time, as long as it doesn't happen all the time. How do you feel physically? are you feeling light-headed or dizzy or weak? If you feel any of those symptoms you really DO need to at least see your doctor about it. You shouldn't have to feel bad or embarassed that you are bleeding if you do see your doctor or gyno -- that is what they are there for and are being paid very well for! Trust me....they have seen hundreds and probably thousands of cases just like yours and isn't it better to be safe than sorry? What if something serious happens because of you not going to see them all because you are embarassed or uncomfortable to? Is it really worth it then? your life could potentially be in danger if it really is something bad so just go already and don't feel bad -- YOUR LIFE IS WORTH SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU KNOW! Good luck sweetie and let us know what happened.

Answer 3

In most cases, going to the GYN WHILE BLEEDING is really the best thing. A lot of times, during a NORMAL period, they will tell you to wait until you are not bleeding because of the collection of cell specimens they need to get during a PAP. However, in this case, I would call them and see what they wanted me to do. Abnormal bleeding is NEVER normal. Take if from one who knows. I first had my period when I was 18 years old. From 18 to about 33 years old, I had had very painful periods and excessive bleeding with maybe only about 2 days a month with little to no bleeding. Since this is all I had ever known, I considered this to be "normal". Then one day, I just stopped having periods and started gaining lots of weight. I went to the doctor. During sonography examination, I found out that I had innumerable fibroid tumors; some of them as small as a pimple; some of them as large as a grapefruit. I was told that these had been "growing" for probably the last 20+ years very slowly, then because of hormonal changes, took off and grew very fast. That was when I started to gain all the weight. Check with your GYN now!! Don't wait. You may be going through unnecessary problems that you don't have to. In my case, it didn't really matter because they were growing anyway; I just subjected myself to excess pain and bleeding that I didn't have to. Your case may be totally different than mine but in any case, please get this checked out. I'm glad I did!

Answer 4

First----are you on birth control????

I started taking the pill about 6 weeks after my daughter was born and so began what ended up being a 6 month long period-----There WAS no explanation from the Dr's----I was just destined to bleed! The only solution they had was for me to ALSO take a menopause medication---this worked fine, for about two weeks, I stopped bleeding, but started up all over again after the two weeks passed. I couldn't STOP taking the pill, because I didn't want to end up pregnant again, so I dealt with constant---and on again, off again bleeding for 6 months before I FINALLY got a mirena IUD instead. I have had my IUD for a year now, and I HAVEN'T been HAPPIER!!!! Now, I don't even get my period anymore----which is WONDERFUL, especially after what I've dealth with!-----So see your dr....the problem could just be the birth control, and maybe you just need to try something else????

Answer 5

You are right, you DO need to go see a doctor and I DID just say that. But you don't neccessarily have to go to a GYNO. You can go for a general wellness check up and mention after the intruduction that you are suffering from a prolonged menstration. This can be signs of a serious problem, or could just mean that you will continue to have them as you age but the length may taper down as you have them more fequently.

Here are some causes:

Abnormal vaginal bleeding has many possible causes. By itself, it does not necessarily indicate a serious condition.

Because bleeding can indicate a problem with pregnancy, possible pregnancy should always be considered in a woman of childbearing age.

Spotting to minimal bleeding may be normal, but any bleeding during pregnancy needs to be evaluated by your health professional.

Heavy vaginal bleeding or bleeding that occurs before 12 weeks may indicate a serious problem, including an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.

Heavy vaginal bleeding or bleeding that occurs after 12 weeks also may indicate a serious problem, such as placenta previa.

Ovulation can cause midcycle bleeding.

Medications, such as birth control pills, sometimes cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. You may have minor bleeding between periods during the first few months if you have recently started using birth control pills. You also may have bleeding if you do not take your pills at a regular time each day. For more information, see the topic Birth Control.

An intrauterine device (IUD) also may increase your chances of spotting or heavy periods. For more information on the IUD, see the topic Birth Control.

Infection of the pelvic organs (vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries) may cause vaginal bleeding, especially after intercourse or douching. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are often the cause of infections. For more information, see the topic Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

And here are some other, less common causes:

Sexual abuse

An object in the vagina

Uterine fibroids are a common cause of heavy periods. For more information, see the topic Uterine Fibroids

Structural problems, such as urethral prolapse or polyps

Cancer of the cervix, uterus, ovaries, or vagina

Breast-feeding

Extreme emotional stress and excessive exercise. However, excessive exercise more frequently causes an absence of menstruation (amenorrhea).

Other diseases, such as hyperthyroidism or diabetes.
Now, once a cause is determined, they could have you go to different types of doctors.

Answer 6

Have you started taking contraceptives (Birth control)? Sometimes introducing a new birth control can cause this to happen. Or if you are really young and you are just starting to adjust to having a period it can take a while for your body to regulate a period. If you are not on any birth control, and you are older and your body has a regular menstral cycle then there is something really wrong, there could be growths in your uterus, or there could be a problem with your cervix, don't sit around on Yahoo Answers to find out. Go to the doctor.

Answer 7

They usually will not do an exam while your bleeding..But they can give you medication for the bleeding to stop!! Ask about provera for taking monthly.

I take it for 10 days when I quit my period starts and it is normal, usually very light, sometimes not at all. I have had problems with my periods all my life since I started at 11. I am 44 now and am praying for menopause..lol

Once I bled for 3 weeks with no stopping, when I went to see my dr after she told me I should of let her know she could have given me something to stop it..DUH.. I was like you, not wanting to be checked when I was bleeding.

they do not like to examine you because they cannot see what is going on when your bleeding and swollen..

So give your dr a call..

Answer 8

Unless you have JUST started having your period, or are on Depo Provera shots or something, that sounds scary.
You could at least CALL your doctor and talk to the nurse. She'll tell you whether or not they can see you while you're bleeding.
I wouldn't mess around with things "down there." Go in SOON.

Answer 9

It could be a miscarriage or something else too. PCOS will make your periods funky and yes I'm a guy but I know this much because my wife is complaining of the same thing like NOW, and she has PCOS sooooo As for the guys that commented about ewwww WTF? You don't like the life issues and natural occurrences, either deal with it or grow a pair like you have a set hanging there...This chick had a very legitimate questions and that's why they have this here...Get a clue

Answer 10

My sister did the same thing, and it was her hormones that were all jacked up. She went and got on birth contol to balance her out, but the pills made her crazy. There are many kinds, just wait till you quit bleeding and then go. There are many many things it could be. Go see the doc as soon as you can.

Answer 11

How old are you? Sometimes, when girls are younger, hormonal changes can make this happen - God knows it happened to me when I was 13. It sucked. But yes, I am going to tell you to go see a doctor. It doesn't mean that they will examine you but they should atleast speak with and see you...you could have something seriously wrong...like a cyst...or worse. So yes, go to the doctor - you don't need to be examined if you don't want to be...but if you don't go to the doctor, you could experience very low and dangerous iron levels...so be smart...and go.