periods...help?

Question

umm idk whats wrong with me, i had two periods last month and i am scared. no i am not pregnant cause i am a virgin. is there something wrong?

Answer 1

Periods that are too frequent (more often than every 28 days also called "metrorrhagia") can be related to several predisposing factors:

* If the periods are otherwise normal, then a short "luteal phase" or insufficient ovarian production of progesterone may be responsible.

* If the periods are inconsistent, then failure to ovulate and the resulting anovulatory bleeding may be responsible.

* If the periods are actually normal and once a month, but there are episodes of bleeding in between the periods, then mechanical factors such as fibroids or polyps may be responsible.

* Women with hyperthyroidism are classically described as experiencing frequent, heavy periods. They, in reality, rarely show that pattern, but we usually screen these patients for thyroid disease anyway.

I've experienced frequent periods too in the past that was caused by ovarian cysts.

There could be other causes for the frequent periods you are experiencing and I would recommend that you see your doctor/gyno for further evaluation to see what they think could be causing this.

Good luck :)

Answer 2

Stress, illness, medication & weight loss can affect your hormones, thus changing your cycle. It wouldn't hurt to make an apt. with your doc. & see what's going on.