I am 16 years old and in the past month and a half I have been having my period every other week. It's more painful than it ever was and I was always very regular before this time. Is there a chance that something is wrong? I'm afraid to see a doctor because I'm afraid it will be bad news. Please help!
2006-12-12 11:09:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
There probably is nothing wrong, a lot of females have "irregular" periods. But go get it check just in case, because if you wait and you do have a problem it might just get worse.
2006-12-12 11:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Whit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can go see the doctor now and get the bad news - in which case it could be something as small as an infection that can be cleared up with an antibiotic. OR... you can wait until it is REALLY bad, you become anemic from all the blood loss, and go see the doctor who will tell you that you waited so long that you've now destroyed your reproductive system - damaging fallobian tubes, the uterus, etc. from a now-severe infection.
Obviously, you should go see the doctor.
2006-12-12 11:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by fragglerockqueen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, if you are sexually active, take a pregnancy test. The bleeding could be mentrual but could also be first trimester spotting.
Secondly, if you are not sexually active, or the pregnancy test is negative, you most likely are just having a hormonal issue such as an anovulatory cycle. Typically, it corrects itself but it wouldn't hurt to make an appointment with a gynecologist.
If dysfunctional uterine bleeding continues to be a problem, you doctor may discuss putting you on oral contraceptives, which help regulate periods.
Don't be afraid. You're not dying.
2006-12-12 11:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maby your animic, i was alwas irregular and still am, but my freshman year i had my period every other week and i made up excuses like oh i've been doing alot of excercises so maby my cicle changed, and oh mabey it changed again, and all this other ****. after my period "changed" for about 3 months my grandma took me to the hospital and i had some blood test don. cuz i don't want doctors to check me like that if u know what i mean, and the blood test said i was not but, almost animic the doc said one more period i could have been in serious danger. so you should really go get yourself checked out befor u get really hurt. they gave me some birth control pills to put me back on track. for a while now i'm kool.
Hope u figure it out good luck.
2006-12-12 11:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by pixy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though it's scary, you really should go to the doctor. Not knowing what's wrong won't make it go away, and the doctor should be able to help. It may be as easy as giving you birth control to help regulate your period.
2006-12-12 11:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Jane D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're only 16 years old. Your menstration cycle isn't suppose to be normal. At least it won't be for another couple of years. You're fine.
2006-12-12 11:12:09 · answer #6 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be fybriods,etc. you need to go to the doc. chances are it is just an irregular period.
2006-12-12 11:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Brandy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hon...you need to see a doctor. It could be something like endometriosis, or fibroid cysts...which can be treated and help you with that pain!
2006-12-12 11:11:41 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to see a dr to find out what is wrong
2006-12-12 11:11:57 · answer #9 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please see a doctor. If you want, you might want to browse some of the many women's health sites out there, like
http://www.womentowomen.com/menstruation/irregularperiods.asp
2006-12-12 11:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by mafu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋