I have never been normal when it comes to my period. I have been on and off of everything from the pill to Depo (double doses) since I was 12 (now 25). I went off the pill last July (was on for 3 years) and only had my period once between July and Dec. Then I got my period right around new years and it was very light (almost spotting) but lasted over 3 weeks. I was off for a week then it came back and I've had it ever since. It was very light until about a week ago and now it is heavier than ever! It is so bad (clotting heavily) that I am bleeding right through a super tampon in about an hour and a half. I dont know what could be the problem! I know your body is off for a while after you go off the pill, but this is almost 8 months later! Has anyone had a simliar experience? If so...what can I do? I def. do not wanna go back on the pill or any other chemicals for a while, but I don't want to be on my period for the next year either!
2007-02-26 06:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by Joker1234 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi there, i suffer with my periods too. I was put on the pill at 16 to make me regular. I was bleeding for two weeks, every two weeks at one point! Now im 25 and stopped taking the pill in October due to trying to conceive!
I am not having any luck with that as my periods are still irregular, but different to how they were back when i was 16. My cycles vary between 29 to 41 days, so its harder to fall pregnant!
I went to my doctor, and they said they cant do anything for me. I am going to wait a few months and still if i dont become regular i will asked to be transfered to a specialist.
Having irregular periods is hell! i would suggest seeing your doctor and explaining that you don't want to go on the pill. Good luck in finding a fair docotor.
I'm also using vitamin b tablets from the chemist. Ive herd that this help hormones, skin, and hair.
Good luck, and your not alone.
2007-02-26 06:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by chloe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommended you to go see the doctor, since you seem to have unbalanced hormones because you stopped taking pills. You don't want to have a hemorragie (during night), or end up having anmenia, due to blood loss.
Some women have a problem with the blood's ability to clot properly; diseases such as Von Willibrand's can produce heavy periods, as well as nosebleeds and easy bruising. Between 12 and 20 percent of women with abnormally heavy periods have this disease, which interferes with the platelets' ability to cause a clot to form. Treatment is available, and a fairly simple series of blood tests (PT, PTT, bleeding time, ristocetin cofactor, factor VIII and Von Willibrand factor levels) can be done to make the diagnosis.
Other possible causes for such heavy bleeding include a fibroid (a benign growth of the uterine muscle), especially if it is located just beneath the uterine lining, projecting into the uterine cavity. Polyps of the uterine lining also may be associated with heavy bleeding; a routine ultrasound may miss polyps, which are better diagnosed by a saline infusion ultrasound (which involves instilling fluid into the uterine cavity while doing an ultrasound) or hysteroscopy. Adenomyosis, in which the uterine lining tissue penetrates into the wall of the uterus, is frequently associated with heavy bleeding. Hormone imbalances -- common as menopause approaches -- are frequent culprits.
Treatments are available for each of these conditions. Treatment options range from hormonal manipulation (birth control pills, synthetic or natural progesterone, Lupron) to surgery (D&C, endometrial ablation, resection of fibroids, hysterectomy).
other possible causes:
Anovulation (failure of ovaries to produce, mature, or release eggs)
Endometrial polyps (the endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus)
Endometrial hyperplasia (thickening/build up of the uterine wall)
Endometrial cancer
Uterine fibroids
Abnormal thyroid or pituitary function
Pregnancy complications -- like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus)
Hormonal changes, such as menopause
Changes in birth control pills or estrogens that you take
Use of certain drugs like steroids or blood thinners (for example, warfarin or Coumadin)
Use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control
Recent trauma, surgery, or other uterine procedure
Pelvic inflammatory disease or other infection
Stress, change in diet or exercise routine, recent weight loss or weight gain, travel, or illness
go see the doctor! take care
2007-02-26 06:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a similar experience. it was the depo that did it for me. I think mines was on like 2 or 3 months straight. I got off of depo and my period was normal the next month. You may want to consult a doctor.
2007-02-26 06:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by Blondie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the extent of the bleeding is as bad as you say then you are loosing a dangerous amount of blood and should book an appointment at your local G.P as soon as possible. As this is not my field I can't tell you why this is happening but I do know that it's not right.
2007-02-26 06:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by Eminem Crazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pills changes your hormonal balance so it affects your period also. That could be a problem from your ovary. Do you feel rigid abdomen or distention of it? cause that might be it.
2007-02-26 06:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by rosemarie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your doctor and ask for medicine not pills
2007-02-26 06:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by katy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋