i got my period in late august 06. this month jan, i was bleeding very heavy than usual. i also had like thick clots of dark gooey blood that slipped out of my vagina every so often, i know its disgusting but is this normal??
2007-01-14 17:30:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
no, i didnt have sex!
2007-01-14 17:37:41 · update #1
Totally and completely normal so don't sweat it. Happens to me every month! Welcome to the joys of being a woman! Only like 45 more years of this for you...maybe more! If you have lots of concerns and feel like you can't talk to your mom or whoever you live with ask if you can see your family doctor who can explain more whats going on for you and why you get thick clots if it concerns you so much. Or, if you have lots of pain and cramping associated with it you might want to talk to the Doctor about ways to lessen the uncomfortable side effects of ones period. But, trust me...it really is completely normal. Or, maybe there is a school nurse or a female health teacher at school you can talk to. Good Luck Honey and best wishes to you! I hope this sets your mind at ease....you are just like the millions of us other women who have to go through this every month!
2007-01-14 17:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tiggers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you have clots as part of your menstrual flow. That's all that's happened to you, and it's perfectly normal.
I'd be more concerned that your flow is heavier than usual. Then again, you reached menarche (your first period) just a few months ago, and it can take a few years before your cycle normalizes for you. So, for now, don't worry about it. But if your periods continue to be heavy, you should talk with your mother. If you're asking here because your mother isn't around, ask any older female relative, or the mother of a friend, or the school nurse. You get the idea.
2007-01-15 01:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well veryones period is diffrent some people have light periods where you hardly bleed at all and some people have periods that are heavy where you have clots of blood. this is normal. what a period is, is your uterus cleansing itself every month the walls of your uterus shed the old lining you could say and release a new egg. you can start your period between the age of 9 to 15 this is normal for all girls. but like i said everyones period is diffrent some are heavy and some are light. you should have you period for about 7 days mabey a little longer than that but not much and then will have your period again 30 days from the day you started. I would reccomentd using pads for a heavy flow with wings as well
2007-01-15 01:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by kitty45342 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally and completely normal!!!
Inside your uterus, a lining of blood builds up on the uterine wall. When your body realizes that you do not need this protective lining to support a pregnancy, the uterus sheds this lining. The thick gooey stuff you see is just part of the unneeded and unused tissue and blood that builds up. Yes, it does seem really gross...but it is necessary for pregnancy later in life. Try to make a personal diary of each of your period..and you will see that for at least the first year..they will seem to change from one time to the next.
I hope this helps!
2007-01-15 01:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by yidlmama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is important to remember that everyone is different. For the first few years, most women can be very irregular with their periods, including time, amount etc.
What you have described does sound normal....it can be due to many things including hormones etc. Sometimes if you have not had your period in a long time, the lining of the uterus is obviously going to be alot thicker, and therefore bleed alot more than if you were to have your period on a frequent basis.
Personally, it was 6 years before my periods became regular and of a regular consistancy.
The only time you should really be concerned is if your period is unusually heavy, and you are experiencing alot of pain...this could be a symptom of endometriosis......and you should see your doctor.
Another time you should be worried is if there is the possibility that you are pregnant...? This could be a miscarriage....?
Hope this helps!
Goodluck...
2007-01-15 01:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's very normal. I started at 11, as did my daughter. It usually takes a year for your hormones to settle down and your period to be fairly consistent. Even then stress or other issues can make you skip or be heavier or lighter. A normal period is 3 to 5 days; if you start having an extremely heavy discharge or lasting 7 days or more, or having severe cramps, your mom needs to get you checked out. Good luck!
2007-01-15 01:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bandmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it happens. Flows can vary from month to month. If you're soaking up more than one pad an hour and have tons of clots, then it might mean you're losing too much blood for some reason, so go to a doctor. But clots now and then are ok, and normal so don't worry.
2007-01-15 01:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I started my period young (10 or 11). It wasn't very regular for the first six months and I experienced clots and other weird symptoms until is stabilized. Check with a doctor to be sure everything is okay, though!
2007-01-15 01:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by jen 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
this can be normal. when i was your age i started getting heavy periods just like you are and would sometimes have to stay home from school because of it as i got older it settled down though..why don't you go and see a doctor or womens health if it is worrying you just too make sure you don't need iron supplement.
2007-01-15 01:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by trueblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's normal. I was 11 when I got my period too and I always wondered what those were. I found out that when your body is releasing that lining some tissue also comes out. I reccommend the website beinggirl.com. It's REALLY good!
2007-01-15 01:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋