I'm 24 years old. My periods are really heavy and they last a long time...I'm talking months at a time. The one I have now, I've had since at least April (I don't keep track anymore) This first started when I was about 14 and I remember one lasting 40 days. Since then it's gotten much worse. It's not heavy the entire time. Some days it's really light, and others, really heavy. It's so heavy that I will never wear a tampon without a pad. When it's heavy, it's like clots coming out. Anyway, when I don't have it, it's usually for a few months at a time too. I think the max has been 2 months without it. Does anyone have any idea why it's like that?
2006-10-10 18:00:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You need to make an appointment to see a Gynecologist.
2006-10-10 18:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Elisha Evangelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of things can cause it, like cysts or fibroids. You have to be really careful with long periods like that. You are probably anemic, so make sure you take a vitamin with iron. Make an appointment to see the Gynec, she will probably put you on some type of birth control which is hormonally based so that it can help your cycles become regular and will give you regular periods. I remember a 9 month cycle myself and so I hear you about your difficulties. Fear is not a reason to avoid the doctor, and you should get it under control for your own peace of mind.
2006-10-10 18:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by rainydayblues1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be fibroids. Though the things that you have to go through to get rid of them aren't very amusing either... may be better in your case. You may want to try Micronor - it's a progesterone only birth control pill. Fibroids are caused by too much estrogen. I found I was also less emotional - PMS-y. I had ones that last about 2 months or so, and would start again right away. My GYN wasn't sure it would help, but was willing to try... and it seems to have in my case. You can look up estrogen dominance and see if you have any issues there. Good Luck.
2006-10-10 18:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by julia1737 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you taking any hormones? Are you really stressed? Have you seen a dr? It's the best thing to do---go see the dr because having a period for that long is horrible!! They can recommend birth control pills which would really lessen the flow and reduce cramps! He will make his judgment when you visit.
Here are some reasons why you may be bleeding so heavily:
http://www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk/leaflets/bleeding/bleeding.html
I hope you seek help as you shouldn't have to go through this!!
Best of luck!
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2016-04-27 06:21:25 · answer #6 · answered by olinda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be on an iron pill, first of all. Then I would suggest a birth control pill. If you are on one, then I would suggest a stronger one. Periods suck. Especially ones that last that long. It;s not healthy and I think that your MD should do something ASAP.
2006-10-10 18:05:30 · answer #7 · answered by Nicki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hormonal inbalance, could be endometriosis. weight gain/loss can affect your hormones as well as many other things. Going on the pill will regulate, shorten and make your periods lighter. im suprised your gynecologist hasn't already put you on the pill, usually thats the first thing they do for irregular periods.
2006-10-10 18:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure why it lasts so long, but you should definitely share this with your ob/gyn. it may be simply that you need hormones to regulate your periods. but i would check it out anyway.
2006-10-10 18:05:00 · answer #9 · answered by fan_of_the_dolphins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a number of things, you really need to see a Dr.....could be anything from hormones to cysts to endometriosis....get checked out, thats gotta be horrible!
2006-10-10 18:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by Angie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋