I have always had heavy periods. The last couple of months have been unbearable, the amount of blood and the pain, it's not cramps, but a different pain. Last month I bled for 22 days. I don't have a regular doctor, I don't have insurance and I go to the health department, where I see whoever is on duty that day. I am getting insurance information from my job but for the time being, if I get to bleeding too bad would they look at me like an idiot if I went to the hospital?
I use super plus tampax, how many would you say are way too many and I should go. At the moment I am having to change every 10 min. or less.
I am not pregnant, haven't been, and as a matter of fact, haven't had sex in months.
2007-01-04 09:56:35 · 11 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Definitely go see someone about this ASAP. This is not normal at all. Heavy is one thing, but it shouldn't last that long. A large tampon on a heavy day can last me 4 hours! Please don't wait - get it checked out.
You may want to consider starting birth control pills because the regulate and lighten the period, as well as majorly reduce the pain.
2007-01-04 10:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by Victoria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it sounds like a major problem and i know how a bad period like that is. its totally not wrong to go to the hospital for help, theyre the last people who will look at you like youre an idiot, all they want to do is fix whatever problem you have. just make sure its a good hospital and im sure you can get the help you need. you should probably jsut ask if theres anything you can take to help with the pain and heavy flow. sometimes they even prescribe birth control for out of control periods.
good luck!
2007-01-04 10:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed your BC pill lately? How old are you? You need to go to a doctor as soon as possible. It could be anything from a hormonal imbalance to a tumor to cancer. So you really need to see a doctor and have some tests run to find out. In the mean time, try ibuprofin for the pain and try using both a tampon and a pad to prevent embarrassing leaks.
2007-01-04 10:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jana B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one at the hospital will look at you funny. you need to go to the er you should not be bleeding that much not for any reason. go to the doctor NOW! something is not right. my step-mother bleed for months none stop because of an illness that needed surgery she can't afford it ans her insurance doesn't cover . you really reall y need to talk to a doctor ASAP! good luck and i hope you feel better soon.
2007-01-04 10:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by ~*~AmethystMoonBeams~*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amm go to the hospital and or planned parenthood like now!!! go pee put on a tam. and a super absorbent pad. and try a cold shower to slow the flow..........and head to see someone!!!i know how u feel when its heavy and but changing every 10 min is too much most ive had to do is 1 per hr
2007-01-04 10:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by oldermenrockmyworld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should go to the doctor NOW!!! I mean I'm 13 lol but I have started my period and it ALWAYS kills me because of cramps!ugh! go to the doctor! You never know. But I dont think it's serious. hope I answered your question!
2007-01-04 10:00:58 · answer #6 · answered by coconc93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to the hospital and no they would not look at you funny the only reason they would look at you funny is if you let it get too far and it becomes a serious issue. hospitals are to help you if they do look at you weird you could sue.
iwsh you the best.
emotikeiser. (no i am not emo)
2007-01-04 10:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by keepin it reel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know if this would help u or not..i was on mirena for 5 years never had a period..had my tubes tied in june and period from Hell came i had what was known as uterus freezing done..first get your insurance and talk to dr...my insurance company paid 100% for it!//It works
2007-01-04 10:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by minx2000_76018 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa! You should definitely go to the hospital.
2007-01-04 10:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is serious, i would go to the hospital.
2007-01-04 09:59:28 · answer #10 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋