hey help girls! only girls?

Question

ok i just had my period about 4 days ago. but when i used a tanpon and it came out in was like redish brown. dose that mean anything. but i stoped 4 days ago.

Answer 1

The color of your discharge will vary from month to month or as your period progresses. Usually it will be brighter red at first and reddish brown towards the end. It will not be affected by the use of a tampon. Sometimes there will be a little stuff left hanging around after your period is over, but unless you begin having another heavy flow, I wouldn't worry about it. The young lady above who said that tampons hurt must be using them improperly because tampons never hurt when they are inserted properly. You just have to make sure to pick the proper type for your body and flow, and you have to make sure to change them regularly.

Answer 2

No, That's normal

How Long and How Much?
The amount of time that a girl has her period also can vary. Some girls have periods that last just 2 or 3 days; other girls may have periods that last 7 days or longer. The menstrual flow — meaning how much blood comes out of the vagina — can vary widely from person to person, too. Some girls have such light blood flow that they wonder if they even have their period at all.

Other girls may be concerned that they're losing too much blood. It can be a shock to see all that blood, but it's highly unlikely that a girl will lose too much: For most girls an entire period consists of anywhere from a few spoonfuls to less than 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) of blood — it just looks like a lot! It is possible for a girl to lose an excessive amount of blood during her period, but it's not at all common. (In some cases, a girl can bleed too much because she has a medical condition — such as von Willebrand disease.) The amount of blood a girl loses and how long her period lasts can differ from month to month.

If you're worried about your blood flow or whether your period is normal in other ways, talk to a doctor or nurse. Some changes in menstrual periods can be normal — but only a doctor can help determine the cause of irregular, heavy, painful periods, or no periods at all.


Pads, Tampons, and Liners
Once you begin menstruating, you'll need to use something to absorb the blood — either a pad or a tampon. There are so many products out there that it may take some experimenting before you find the one that works best for you. Some girls use only pads (particularly when they first start menstruating), some use only tampons, and some girls switch around — tampons during the day and pads at night, for example. Girls who are very active, particularly girls who enjoy swimming, often find that tampons are the best option during sports.

Periods shouldn't get in the way of exercising, having fun, and enjoying life. If you have questions about pads, tampons, or coping with periods, ask a parent, health teacher, school nurse, or older sister. You also can search online for health-related websites with answers to some of your most personal questions.



BTW - blood can be pink, red, brown. It can also have clots in it. This is just lining from the uterus coming out since you did not get pregnant. (Periods happen b/c the body has built up a lining for the egg to burrow in...in order to get pregnant. When you are not pregnant, the body flushes out the old lining and makes a new one for the next egg.) Do not keep a tampon in for more than 8 hours MAX in risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. I suggest removing/replacing them every 2-4 hours.

"How often do I need to change my tampon?
You should change your tampon every four to eight hours, or more often if needed. A certain amount of moisture is necessary for a tampon to expand. Changing your tampon too frequently can affect the tampon's ability to absorb. Also, changing tampons too often when your flow is light may cause some vaginal dryness and discomfort each time you change your tampon."

Welcome to the wonderful world of being a woman =)

Answer 3

Towards the end of your period the discharge will turn a redish brown. It isn't anything to worry about unless your having pain or irritation in your va jay jay. If so call your ob/gyn and make an appointment. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

more in depth info on/about periods:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003263.htm

more info on abnormalcies on periods:

http://dailypress.healthology.com/printer_friendlyAR.asp?f=women&c=abnormal_periods

Futher info:

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/menstruation/a/menstruabnormal.htm

You can always see a Planned Parenthood clinic. Usually free and cofidential!

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/

You may want to inquire about iron levels in your blood. Tell them what tampon brand you use, that may help. Follow instructions on the tampon box. Do not leave tampons in for long periods of a time. Like switch every 4 hours.

Answer 5

I wouldn't stress!

If you are really concerned go see your gyn. But brown colors don't mean much. Maybe it dried a little is all.

Take a deep breath honey! You will live to see another day!

Answer 6

No. I don't think you got anything to worry about! Sometimes periods are long.. and sometimes they are short. Everyone is different. I wouldn't worry about the color. Reddish brown sounds normal to me.

Answer 7

You didnt keep a tampon in for 4 days did you? as this causes toxic shock syndrome and can be fatal,never keep it in longer than 4hours

Answer 8

OK....yuck and that is the color of older blood. when blood dries out and the longer it is expopsed to the air, the more brown it will appear.

Answer 9

That doesn't mean anything. It just means that your period is going away.

Answer 10

maybe you left it in too long. you should change quite often. use the smallest size for your needs to prevent toxic shock syndrome