2006-10-31 03:53:53 · 5 answers · asked by Katelyn S 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I've had a period that was over the normal five days that gave me concerned. I'm not sexually active. It was more like eight. I called my Ob-gyn about it and told him about it. It wasn't a cyst. (I had a similiar problem two years ago, when it was a cyst.) So he had me on birth control pills for about 2-3 months. It was just a irregular period. Mine wasn't heavy, but was light-medium flow too. Now it's been normal for about three months now. Thank goodness. You should call your ob-gyn.
2006-10-31 04:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first day of your menstrual period is considered Day 1 of your cycle. The menstrual phase includes your period. During this time, the endometrium (the built-up lining of the uterus) is shed, along with a little blood. Many of the problems that women experience with their menstrual cycle occur during this phase. For example, some women experience menstrual disorders such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods) or menorrhagia (unusually heavy periods).
The "typical" menstrual cycle occurs regularly over 28 days. Most women have cycles with an interval that lasts from 21 to 35 days. Frequently cycles are unusually short or long during adolescence.
Eumenorrhea denotes normal, regular menstruation that lasts for a few days (usually 3 to 5 days, but anywhere from 2 to 7 days is considered normal).
When I was younger, I was concerned that my period was every three weeks and my doctor's concern was whether it was heavy or not (i.e., how many pads did I go through in a day). She said it was not uncommon for a woman to have 10 days of bleeding if it was a normal flow. She would be concerned, she said if the flow was heavy.
The links below provide information; however, it is always best to consult with your physician for more precise answers that pertain to your particular needs.
2006-10-31 06:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by terryoulboub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mine do sometimes, think it's normal as long as it doesn't happen on every one
2006-10-31 05:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by littlemissytrouble 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup it comes like that when u havent had it for a long time...
2006-10-31 04:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by dudette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can be benign uterine tumors or cysts. see your gyno
2006-10-31 03:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋