I started when I was 9 now I am 12 and I have heavy bleeding and I went to the doctor about it and they said that if I don't regular out than they are going to put me on Birth Control.Please help.
2007-06-06 10:46:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am 51 and was NEVER "normal" with my menses cycles, and very heavy bleeding
I finally at age 43 had a hysterectomy
some gals need chemical (bc pills ) intervention to help with the problem
2007-06-06 10:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is not that uncommon. However, the same thing happened when I was your age. I began at nine and by 12 it was unbearable. I was put on birth control as well. It did not really help. Then my daughters repeated my history. It turns out that they and myself have a condition called von Willenbrands. Not life threatening but we bleed longer and heavier then the average person - even from a cut. Have your mom read this answer. She may want to ask your doctor to test for this.
2007-06-06 17:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by emtd65 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heavy periods are nothing to fool around with. i started when i was 8 and by the time i was 11 i was becoming anemic during the time i had my period because i was bleeding so heavily, and couldn't function because my cramps were so terrible. i started the pill at 12 and it helped me immensely, and i would do it again if i had to. it just made my life so much easier, not having to plan my day around where the bathroom was so i could go change my pad every half-hour (literally), not being in constant pain, not feeling sick the whole time, etc..you should at least try the pill- you can always go off it if you don't like it. good luck hon-
2007-06-06 17:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by polymyxinbsulfates 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry hon, some of us are not as lucky as others. I'm 28 and still not regular. The birth control pill is a god send! You know the exact DAY you will get it, and it is very LIGHT and goes away really fast. Don't be afraid.
Good luck.
2007-06-06 17:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by sweetz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some women never get "normal cycles",some in their 20's, some are regular as soon as it starts.. being on birth control to even you out isnt a bad thing, the cramps will be easier, periods lighter, pms will calm down, and if your on Ortho Tri Cyclen and a couple others your skin will improve, (sometimes it takes a couple months cause your hormones are being leveled out) but youll be ok
2007-06-06 17:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow I am 11 and still haven`t gotten mine. Well, you should start on a regular bases in about 6-12 months so it really isn`t normal.
2007-06-06 17:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Amanda♥ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Teens usually stablize with their periods by the age of 18. Stay away from the pill until then.
Note that some girls have heavy bleeding normally if their mothers do. I am like that because my mother had heavy periods.
2007-06-06 17:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Tara662 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is really no "normal". every woman is different. but if it bothers you a lot, go ahead and take the birth control. That worked for me.
2007-06-06 17:49:49 · answer #8 · answered by Cherri88 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie. Don't be scared of the pills.... They have helped many many women have "normal" periods. Having heavy periods can cause you to have anemia.
2007-06-06 17:49:28 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
its not that bad if they put you on the bc it will regular the periods out
2007-06-06 17:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by gringayque 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋