I am a 15 year old girl. I first got my period when I was 13 years old and I had it for two weeks. Every time I get my period it gets shorter and shorter each time but not heavier really. The 2nd to last time it was 5 days and now it lasted only 4. It has decreased from a week to like 4-5 days. Whats up with my body.? Is this normal? Im not sexually active so I'm not pregnant. Thanks for answering.
2006-09-27 11:50:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I get in every month since I was 14
2006-09-27 11:56:50 · update #1
A period that last 2 weeks is not normal, but 4-5 days is normal. If you are physically active (dance, gymnastics, sports, running, etc) it would be normal to miss an occasional period. Sounds as though your body is just settling into what will be "normal" for you. You sound like a delightful young woman. Enjoy your teen years!!
2006-09-27 12:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by lollipop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, everyone's cycle is a little different. Talk with your mom and or sister, even female cousins and see if they had similar traits. If your cycle is real different, go ahead and schedule a gyncologist examination. Take your Mom with you incase the doctor explains something that your mom can help clarify.
Since you are not sexually active, there will not be any embarrasement in going there. Sometimes a doctor will talk to the parent about "since your daughter is sexually active"...and problems can suddenly happen. Since you've conducted yourself as a decent young lady, there should not be any shame in going and having this exam done.
The doctor should show good professional manners and allow your mom to be with you, or WILL have a nurse present during the exam. If the doctor does it alone with you, that is improper. Make sure that there is always someone else trustworthy present to make sure that you are more comfortable and at ease.
In anycase, you are probably fine; your system is just trying to get revved up to how it will eventually work. I had a teacher one time whose periods were 6 month apart. She was "normal"; and actually was in the process of adoption when she didn't know she was pregnant. Her sons are just months apart, which is a hoot.
Put your mind at ease. See if your Mom or another trusted female can accompany you to have an exam done, if needed.
2006-09-27 18:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi honey, yes, this is normal, your body goes through many changes before you actually get through puberty. If at any time you have questions that you need answers to, this is a great way to find them, just pick out the right stuff for you and leave the 'junk' behind. We all have a sixth sense in us, use it constantly and continue to grow in knowledge and the security that you are allowed to know anything that you can question. Also there are many people at clinics, hospitals and health ed teachers that can give you the right answers. ALWAYS ASK ANY QUESTION THAT YOU NEED THE ANSWER TO, NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SEEMS, THEN WHEN YOU HAVE GAINED THE KNOWLEDGE IT WILL BE YOUR TURN TO SHARE. GO SLOW, BECOMING A LADY TAKES MANY YEARS OF PRACTICE! you'll get there in a blink of an eye I PROMISE...LHN
2006-09-27 19:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by little hyper nurse 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your body is just adjusting to the hormonal change. Don't worry, 4-5 days is basically normal. I get my period for 7 days and have for so long now so be thankful for the short period time frame.
:-)
2006-09-27 18:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by poet_by_nature 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. Your period takes a while to regulate - at the beginning you can bleed more or less than what is normal for you. It may be starting to regulate now.
2006-09-27 18:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfy-chan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds basically normal to me (I'm 33 years old), your menstrual cycle will fluctuate from month to month (at least it did for me)..the last one I had lasted 3 days.. the one before was 5.. so it does vary from month to month.
Also, don't worry about cramps if you have them, or bloating, it's totally normal. :)
2006-09-27 19:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Sue 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your body is just settling into a rhythm of sorts. You're fine. Be thankful that it's getting more efficient.
2006-09-27 18:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Dolphin lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS NORMAL, AND BE THANKFULL FOR THAT, SOME PEOPLE ONLY HAVE THEIR PERIODS FOR THREE DAYS! MINE ALWAYS LASTS AT LEAST A WEEK........IT MUST BE LUCK.
2006-09-27 18:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEA ..IT MAY VARY, HAVE YOU TALKED TO YOUR MOM, OR A DR. I WOULD....U SOUND TO BE FINE, BUT DON'T WORRY OK, I THINK THAT DUE TO THE WORRYING, YOU MIGHT BE CAUSING STRESS, AND THIS CAN CAUSE DELAY IN PERIOD ASWELL.
2006-09-27 18:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by mZZ. sExII mOmmA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound normal. Don't worry.
2006-09-27 18:52:35 · answer #10 · answered by HW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋