My 11 yr old has had 2 menstrual cycles and now on the 3rd she has been on for 2wks. Is this normal?

Answer 1

nooooooooooooo
not normal

Answer 2

But Why Is It Suddenly So Heavy?

Your age has a lot to do with your menstrual flow. In fact, teenaged women and women approaching menopause will have similar cycles, often characterized by changes in flow. Women between the ages of twenty and forty will have (or should have!) regular patterns that do not fluctuate that much from period to period.

If you are under twenty and are noticing heavy bleeding, ask your doctor to check you out for a blood coagulation disorder known as van Willebrand's disease or for platelet disorders, such as thrombocytopenia or thromboasthenia.

Most of the time, however, abnormal heavy bleeding is caused by some sort of hormonal disorder, which can be investigated by a reproductive endocrinologist.

If you're over forty, abnormal heavy bleeding is usually caused by what's known as the anovulatory period. Here, you make estrogen in the first part of your cycle, but for some reason (often unknown) you just don't ovulate. Therefore, you do not produce progesterone and you develop an unusually thick uterine lining, which is expelled during your period. This translates into abnormally heavy bleeding.

No matter how old you are, one of the chief culprits of abnormally heavy bleeding in women is often high doses of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), or aspirin. So if you're fighting off headaches or other ailments before your period, you may want to use an alternative pain reliever.

Sometimes your contraception method can affect your menstrual cycle. For instance, an IUD (intrauterine device) or hormonal contraception can sometimes trigger heavy bleeding. Click here for more details. Changes in exercise patterns (usually less exercise) can also affect your menstrual flow.

Answer 3

Yep, it's normal. She did start a young age but that's normal to. As you know every woman is different! If a problem does occur or you think something maybe really wrong you should seek medical attention for her! But other than that don't worry, she will soon become more regular, give it time as she gets older. Just tell her it's normal and until she gets regular it's gonna be unpredictable for a while! I know because I'm 19 years old and can still be unpredictable at times myself *lol* but with age these things become pretty regular!

Answer 4

I don't think its normal for it to last 2 weeks, you should call the doctor and ask them. Wow, 11 is pretty young for a menstrual cycle...my daughter is almost 10...looks like I'll have to start teaching her a few more things soon. YIKES!! If you have any advice, feel free to e-mail me at [e-mail].

Answer 5

Yes, it's normal. Her body is getting used to periods. Mine were all over the place at that age. They would go on for 10 days or more. They'll settle down. It's really early days, if this is only her 3rd.

Answer 6

sometimes, when they are that young (I got mine at 10) it will be irregular. it will take about at the most 2 years to get regulated. But if it continues, or goes more than 7 days twice a month, take her to see a doctor.

Answer 7

best to talk to a health proffesional about this but remember that because she is just starting her menstrations that they are going to be a little wonky to begin with(mine were) maybe getting her on the pill to reduce pain and regulate the cycle might be something to talk with your doctor about also

Answer 8

VERY NORMAL. For the first year your body is still trying to adjust. It's after the 1st year that you should worry. It is extreamly normal and it happens to most girls.

Answer 9

You need to take her to the Dr. just to be on the safe side.

Answer 10

Yes, it is totally normal!