I have irregular periods, is it normal to have a period that lasts more than 2 weeks???

Question

I'm lucky if I get 4/yr. I just recently got my period after 7 months, after 2 weeks it still hasnt ended....is this normal?? Currently I dont have health insurance to talk to a doctor, as I was on Clomid before I moved to California and have been denied insurance. PLease help.

Answer 1

What you are describing is definitely a cycle irregularity and 2 week periods are very abnormal.

You are probably going several months without ovulating at all (anovulary cycles).

I would suggest an excellent book to you called "Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition" by Marilyn Shannon. There's an entire chapter devoted to exactly what you are describing.

Your problems could be due to low thyroid fuction, vitamin A deficiency and not enough essential fatty acids in your diet (flax oil would help).

I would try supplementing with the Vitamin A and flax oil and also having your thyroid checked. You will also want to be on the lookout for possible anemia since you lose blood over an extended period of time. A good womens multivitamin with iron can help.

Answer 2

It's not at all normal when you look at women with no fertility problems, however when you look at women with fertility problems only it happens to quite a lot of us. Sometimes when you go months without a period, the endometrial lining continues to grow without expelling itself every month, then when you do get a period, it is a lot heavier or a lot longer lasting than a normal period.

It is still something to mention to a doc when you do get the chance to see one, is there perhaps a clinic that offers payment on a sliding scale in your area? I would suggest that or trying to sign up for state medicaid (if you qualify in your state) so that you can have consistent medical care.

Also, do beware that Clomid can cause you and any future children to not be covered by major insurance companies, as the drug can cause complications in pregnancies and pre-term labor.

Answer 3

Depending on your age it sounds to me like you may be starting menopause it would be nice to know your age? But I know my sister didn't have her period for over a year and all of a sudden she is bleeding constantly. Maybe you cannot see your Dr but they have to let you talk to a nurse. Also if I can't get answer at the clinic if you just call and ask to speak to a nurse in ER you don't have to give your name to them. (most times) I never have had to. But sometimes if you can explain exactly what is happening to you they can't diagnose over the phone but they can give you an idea if you tell them you have no insurance.I am sorry I am not anymore help then that. Or you can just dial 911 and tell them you are bleeding terribly and need an ambulance they cannot refuse you. The only thing with that is you may get a bill for the ambulance see? So best bet I say is to at least talk to ER nurse or Dr if they will let you that's even better.Good Luck and Best wishes! God Bless!

Answer 4

I have irregualr periods also. Like sometimes I go for 5 months without one or sometimes 2 months. Its really strange. I think its the crap they put in our foods. Because not that many women back then had problems with their periods. But you should try going to a doctors!!

Answer 5

It's totally normal. The first few years after you get it, it will regulate itself. Just relax. If it lasts longer than another week or so, see a doctor.

Answer 6

go to a free clinic in california even denying you health insurance isn't going to take your rights away from medicinal treatment....there are several believe me use to live there

Good luck and thats unsual are you miscarrying

Answer 7

It's not normal to have a period longer than a week.
This is due to your PCOS (you mentioned you used Clomid).

Answer 8

$100 should be enough for consultation