alright. i didn't have my period for nine months last year. this was all while i was dateing this one guy. we never had sex i'm a virgin so i wasn't pregnant. since we broke up, i got my period. with minimal time in between. like one week a month ago. then i got it back.. it's normally just light bleeding but then it gets heavy like a normal period should be for like one or two days. i don't have cramps. but it is a really bright shade of red. i know it's not normal but i'm not comfortable talking about it with my mom or my doctor. but i know i need to do something about it. it doesn't get in the way of my life i can live with it. but i know it's wrong. anyone have any ideas, could it be hormones and is it a good idea to consider low dose birth control to regulate it. so i can live a little more normal instead of dealing with it all the time. i also have a lot of cute underwear i would love to wear but obviously can't because of this. help please.
2007-07-18 17:30:17 · 17 answers · asked by gitch 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i'm 19.5 years old so it's not like i just started i've had plenty of time to find some normalcy. and i could just go myself. but i don't even know my new doc. i don't have a gynecologist.
2007-07-18 18:17:41 · update #1
You need to bite the bullet & make an apt. with your doc., this is the only way you will find out what is going on with your body. Don't leave your health up to Yahoo Answers.
There are many reasons why your bleeding is so irregular, hormones, weight issues, illness, stress.....
Call Planned Parenthood, they have counselors, who can help advise you.
2007-07-19 11:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is something that you should discuss with a gynocologyst. He/she is not going to stand in judgement of you, but it does sound like something is not right. You are young, and a lot of times it takes a long time for your period to get on track. I know I got my first period when I was fairly young, and then I didn't get another one for over a year, then it started and stopped and was sort of like yours. There was nothing basically wrong with me, but my hormones weren't on track, so the doctor put me on birth control pills for one month, and it more or less started my period coming in somewhat of a normal cycle. I have to say I never had a normal cycle until I started menopause, which was rather strange, but I was told that there really is no such thing as a "normal" cycle. Mine was just different from other people. It didn't come as often, and that was me. Every one is different. Don't go by the 28 days being normal for everyone. Every woman is different. Just know that when you are ready for sex, make sure you do have something, the pill or something else. In these days of diseases you do need to use a rubber, but they are not at all very good for birth control, they can get little holes all to easily, make sure you are safe.
2007-07-19 00:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are young not having a regular cycle is not that big of deal, especially if you are in a stressful or unusually situation. BUT.. if you have abnormal bleeding that could be a serious issue. It is possible that the lining of your uterus got very think while you were not having a period. When it finally came loose you started to bleed very heavily. You need to tell your mom you feel something is not right and You want to see a Dr. about this even if you feel weird. This happened to me when I was young. after dealing with the bleeding problem they put me birth control to make sure it didn't happen again.
2007-07-19 00:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by mortifiedin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no MD, but it sounds like you could be a little iron deficient. (Chroma- gen iron pills work well, by prescription only) Nerves can alter just about any body part and cause adverse symptoms. The pill doesn't sound like a bad idea, but should not be used for long term. Ultimately, you need to address your doctor. If you are not comfortable, try a recommended doctor through a Friend, or ask your pediatrician for a referral.
2007-07-19 00:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by CC65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor. If you let it go on, you could be in for worse problems later. Doctors deal with all sorts of things, so try not to be embarrassed. If you're not comfortable asking your mom, maybe you can find another woman who could take you or go with you to the doctor so that you're not on your own.
2007-07-19 00:50:47 · answer #5 · answered by hopebaymama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You periods are not normal. You need to see a doctor. They will be discrete and may be able to remedy it with something very simple like birth control. They deal with this every day. Do not be ashamed.
2007-07-19 00:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by Glory3059 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I hate to say it, but you should see you gyno. There are many factors that affect the menstrual cycle, stress, diet, exercise, meds, the list goes on. But just to make sure every things ok, the docs the way to go. Sometimes the obvious answers are the hardest to accept.
Hope that helps!
2007-07-19 00:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by juno_salt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. I eventually went to the dr and was put on low hormone birth control. They also found cists on my ovaries not sure if that had anything to do with it. I would definitely see your dr cuz it could be PCOS. http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm
2007-07-19 00:40:40 · answer #8 · answered by jen1979 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to your doctor. It could be a hormone imbalance fixable with low dose pills, or it could be thyroid problems, also fixable with one pill a day. Nutritional changes & stress can also make your cycles wierd out on you.
2007-07-19 00:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by drafter29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go speak to your doctor. You should not be diagnosing health problems using the advise from people on the internet.
Luke
2007-07-19 00:35:19 · answer #10 · answered by Luke C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋