My periods seem to be too long. I used to think that they last 7 days. But eversince I actually wrote it down, I've discovered that it actually lasts 10 days. Sometimes 11 or even 12, if you count the slightest spotting. Usually there's spotting for a few days, heavier flow for about 2 days, and the rest spotting again. Last period I've had spotting for 4 days before the heavier flow. I've read that a "normal period" should be 7days maximum. Do I have an irregular period then? Is there anything I could take (like herbal stuff) to make it shorter?
2007-03-20 21:51:05 · 5 answers · asked by Joyce 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Consult your MD.
My period has changed over time. It used to be 3 days, but really heavy. Now it's more like your's: 7-10 days, with several days of spotting at the beginning and at the end.
2007-03-28 12:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by idforyah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem as you.I went to my doctor and he said sometimes a women or girl will have there period for just seven days and other will have there periods for long.One month I bleed the hole month.The next month I didn't get it at all.I have had spotting before the heavier flows too.So what you are going through is normal.I also went to the doctor to make sure I didn't have thyroids.Don't worry you just find.
2007-03-28 08:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by La Tania W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never spotted before my periods. and its ok to have spotting after your Heavy-flow and regular days. but its always better to check it up with your Gynae.
as far as anything herbal, try taking a lot of mint, it a natural relaxant and helps a great deal in digestion too. also prefer orange juice, strawberries and kiwis instead of Papaya or pineapple. also beat up half a cup of curd with little water and salt (to taste), drink chill garnished with mint leaves, i'm sure it will help you a lot. but this too may vary from one woman to another.
2007-03-20 23:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by marisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 06:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that you could have an irregular period going such as due to hormone imbalances like Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome but I would recommend seeing your dr to have this evaluated.
2007-03-20 22:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋