I been on my period for almost a month?

Question

Right now I don't have any health insurance.So I can't go to the doctor and I can't afford it. The first week I started I was bleeding real heavy. I mean bad. Big chucks were coming out. All that stop. Am now bleeding really lite. Some days its a little more then the other days but still lite. Next week it will be a hole month. I don't feel like am going to pass out. I feel normal. But I know a period don't last that long. A normal period for me last only 4 days. Has this happen to any other women out there. I was told I could be going though a change of life. But am to young for that. Please if you had the same problem or no some one who has. Please wright me.

Answer 1

Having an abnormally long period is a symptom of a condition called PCOS- polycystic ovary syndrome. It can mean that a woman's hormones are off balance and she is not ovulating. Other symptoms can include weight gain, inflammation, hair growth or loss, and difficulty conceiving or infertility. Usually this condition is treated with birth control pills, a low carb diet and sometimes the same medicines that diabetics use. I had a period that lasted two months before I was diagnosed. I know of a woman who had a period that lasted a year. Clotting is common with elongated periods, but it can also lead to anemia, and lack of energy. Sometimes women have had normal cycles, kids and normal weight, then within a year or two everything changes. That's what happened to me. There are books and websites on the subject, even support groups if you are searching for information.

Answer 2

Sometimes this is caused by hormonal imbalance, fibroids, endometriosis or by a lack of iron. I had this happen during November/December. Mine was because of endometriosis and they wanted to do a D&C right before Christmas, I wanted to avoid it if possible. The clotting you described is very common with endometriosis.


It finally stopped after taking a homeopathic medication for heavy menstration, it's from a company called Bioron. I took 5 of the tiny tablets 3 times a day, they dissolve on your tongue. It cleared up quickly.

Just so you know anyone can go through the change of life at ANY time because of a hormonal imbalance.

If it continues you should see a doctor, planned parenthood should be able to help you or perhaps a low cost clinic. Sometimes irregular bleeding can also be a sign of uterine cancer. So if this continues please see a doctor, sometimes when it comes to your health you can't afford not to.

I would also get an iron supplement, that will also help.

http://www.boironusa.com/index.pl/prod/search

Answer 3

Hey girl it's Trish again :)
This is very strange, I have never had this happen to me, but I know some people who have had this happen to them. It usually has to do with stress, or maybe lack or more of sexual/physical activity. If you feel normal, it's probably okay, but if you start to have pains, or feel sick, you should go to the clinic, even if it's a free one... The bill may be high, but pay it off slowly, a little bit here and there will be okay. Spending money on a doctors bill now is probably better then spending money on a bigger doctors bill later if something really is wrong... Oh, and you never emailed me on [e-mail]... Sorry I don't have a yahoo account that works for email, but you can email me on that account girl... looking forward to talking to you.

Answer 4

I've never had that problem, but you should get checked, it doesn't matter if you don't have insurance, it's important

Answer 5

go to a health clinic.

Answer 6

a check up wont cost that much ....and this is really serious....THIS IS NOT NORMAL!!
and you arent supposed to have "chunks" come out....
plz...go check it out!