for the past 3 months my period has only lasted 5 days. Ever since i started when i was 12 it has lasted 7 days. now i'm 20 and it is only 5 days. Is this normal? i've takin alot of HPT's but they were negative. Has this happened to any one else? I thought my body was done changing. I have an appointment with my doctor but not until 2 weeks from now. i just want to know does this sound normal. Thanks.
2006-10-26 01:18:48 · 11 answers · asked by Lisa S. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Thanks Everyone for your help!!!!
2006-10-26 01:33:15 · update #1
Your period is forever changing. as you get older and your body changes more you will notice that. I had the same thing before i hit 17 mine was 7 day's then i went on the pill and it went to 3 days I came off the pill and it's still 3 days im 23 now. You should fell lucky you get two extra days off from hell.
2006-10-26 01:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by emma's mom 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lord, no ...your body doesn't quit changing for a while. So long as you're still having a period with normal flow (not normal duration) you're okay. Seven days is a bit long for a period anyways...average is three or four. When pregnant, you only have spotting...or at the beginning maybe a light 2 or 3 day implantation that can be confused as one. Having a new job, new roommate, new school...lots of things can cause cycles to change...i was at a regular 4 day cycle every 28 days until i got a new roommate with a 3 day cycle every 30 days...after a couple months, i was on her cycle. Stress, different eating habits, different medication...everything can change your cycle. I would see what the doctor says, but you should be fine.
2006-10-26 08:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by Mandi R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many medications can cause breakthru, spotting, dysmenorrhea(which is what you are worried abou (which just means you have an abnormality of any kind). amennorhea(abscence of). So, look @ your meds. Esp. new ones or if youve been taking, otc meds even. I pray you have healthcare you need to dicuss or ask the questio again but change your verbage to "this is directedtowards an ob/gyn or ob/gyn nurse. Really though my wife has these probs alot and as age progresses your not near the age of menopause but your winding down to it. this might be your body slow menstral cyle is already cutting you short. Also have you been pregnant? A baby can totally mess around with this ( you here of selfish mothers for example that will breastfeed
till the kid is in preschool serious Ive known one idiot that had a 3'toddler walkup and jump in her lap for his biz. She did this to avoid her period. So Im just shring that w/ you so you see what a child can do to your menses. You know you,yourlife, your meds Even pleasures like rec. drugs ,nicotine,and esp. booze will do this aspirin or ibuprofen can do this as bad as the forementioned b/c yhey thin the blood thus causing you to flow more thus shortening it. but I would look @ meds esp. birth ccontrol. Im a man Im also a medical scientist/chemist Phd So I hope I helped or 2 least pointed you to a area in your life that could explain this THe older you get girl, the more estrogen you loose in manufacturing. So Maybe your doctor could some this all up with a blodtest or look @ the meds. peace, christian love and respect.
2006-10-26 08:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress less chick and stop wasting your money of HPTs.... if you get your period that means that you are NOT PREGNANT.
I am 23 mother of 1 and mate... my period has changed big time since i had my child at 19 i was a 7 dayz a now at 22 i am lucky if it goes for 5 ... There is no need for the doctor however if this makes you geel more re assuring then do it.
And mate YOU BODY TILL THE DAY YOU DIE WILL NEVER BE DONE WITH CHANGING.
2006-10-26 08:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by mumzie04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a darn thing wrong with you. as a teen my period lasted 10 days, by 20 it was 7 and now its down to 4. It's normal just enjoy that you dont have it for so long. YAY!
2006-10-26 08:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sounds normal I used to be every 5 days really light now I'm just 3 days of very heavy bleeding... your diet and lifestyle change your cycle.. your fine just relax isn't 5 days better than 7 ... heehee
2006-10-26 08:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by mum 2 Cameron and Ewan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cycles will change over time. You are not pregnant, if you're having 5-day periods. Stress, diet, exercise pattern, medication - these can all change your cycle, and if it changes once, it's going to stay similar until it changes again. Relax!
2006-10-26 08:28:11 · answer #7 · answered by Zyrilia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is never finished changing. Women's bodies continually go through changes, renewal, etc.
2006-10-26 08:44:54 · answer #8 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should not worry bout it the length of your period always changes
2006-10-26 08:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by LACEY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any femal hormon changes may affects it
2006-10-26 08:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by lostship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋