My friend's daughter is 15 yr. old and she's wondering because her daughter's menstrual flow is heavy and lasting 8 to 10 days and after a week it's flowing again. She said her daughter is usually having this kind of flow. She just wants to know if this is normal for a 15 yr. old. She had her first flow when she was 11 yrs. of age and from then on she was having heavy flows. She is getting sick and weak from her period. What shall she do? Thank you and I hope you can enlighten us on this.
2007-01-17 22:18:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is probably normal, as everyone varies, but if in doubt ask your doctor.
2007-01-17 22:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a gynecologist...she may be becoming anemic. Some women have heavier and longer flow but she is still so young and this is going to make it very difficult to function at school. She may have a hormone imbalance which can be corrected with low-dose birth control pills. Seeing a gynecologist is important for this girl
2007-01-17 22:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing to worry about but i think it would be better if she saw a doctor and an endocrinologist would be better in this case than a gynocologist. she might have some hormonal problems, but heavy flow does not mean an abnormality.
thyroid problems can cause heavy flow for example
2007-01-17 22:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by #1mary! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor her!! Having your period is such a pain!! I don't think this is normal. Espcially if it is making her sick. You should definitly talk to your doctor. I was having really bad period pains and I went to my doctor and he put me on the pill. This will make your period lighter and your cycle easier to work out and also she can stop her period which is wonderful!!!!. I know it seems weird putting a 15year old on the pill. Is she larger build? I suggest go to your doctor and get some tests done, better to be safe.
2007-01-17 22:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by ★☆✿❀ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to take her to a Gynecologist to monitor and diagnose the problem. A doctor is the only one that can answer that question. she may be getting sick and weak due to loss of blood.
Tell her mom its important that she see a doctor.
So No...I don't think its normal.
2007-01-17 22:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not normal go see a doctor. Take an iron supplement she could be suffering from anaemia which is making her sick and weak.
2007-01-17 22:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This girl needs some help. Take her to her doctor and ask him/her what is wrong. He might say to go to a gynecologist. Reassure her that she will be fine, and give her lots of comfort during her period. Good Luck!
XOXO,
Miss Rachel
2007-01-17 23:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Katherine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee.........let me think????? HELLO!! of course this isn't normal. Sounds to me there is a serious need for a doctor here. Or at least someone to realize this poor girl is is dire need of some medical assistance ASAP!
2007-01-17 22:35:57 · answer #8 · answered by ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take an iron supplement.
2007-01-17 22:23:43 · answer #9 · answered by the universe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing a good OB/GYN can't handle.
2007-01-17 22:23:16 · answer #10 · answered by P.A.M. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋