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 Aug 9 2006, 04:54 PM
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Throughout the year the number of days in my cycle seem to go up and down gradually, the lowest is around 28 days and it's gone as high as 46 days before, I think, but usually only once in the year and then it starts going down again. Right now I'm on day 40 and I am so ready to just get it over with.
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Aug 6 2006, 12:51 PM
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 Hardcore BUSTie Posts: 227 From: Somewhere in time |
I used to have really regular, normal to light flow periods.
Then, about 4 years ago, I started getting really irregular periods. Well, I haven't even had one in 6 months, and then BAM! Now I'm having my first one in 6 months, and it's an ass-kicker. Heavy, cramps, clots. Used a whole box of tampons--and it's only day 3. WTF?!? 
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Aug 1 2006, 10:36 AM
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I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post this question in, but here goes...
Have any of you ever heard of/experienced periods that get lighter (or shorter) over time? Mine have gradually gone from maybe 5 days when I first began having periods (age 12) and through my early 20s, to only 2 days now (I'm 31). They might not be that much lighter than before -- it's hard to remember -- but they always last only 2 to 2.5 days. The first day is very light, don't even need a tampon, the second day is pretty normal or heavy, then the third day is light like the first. Is this normal? Could it be endometriosis? I have heard that as you get closer to menopause your periods get heavier. I've never been pregnant and haven't been on the pill or anything else for ages. Up till now I haven't thought there could be anything wrong, but I recently asked my sister (age 23) about hers and she said she has it for 5 days solid. Any ideas welcome... |
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Jul 22 2006, 12:59 AM
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QUOTE(impactdixon @ Jul 17 2006, 03:38 AM)  Try Evening Primrose Oil? Um, I didn't try this but my Mum did and apparently it helped with sore boobs and her PMT. i work at a breast care center and and our doc recc. vit e (but talk to your doc cus too much is bad) and decrease the caffine!!! also hrt will cause tenderness but sometimes it helps. |
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Jul 17 2006, 02:21 AM
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QUOTE(strokesbabe @ Apr 26 2006, 07:33 PM) Has anyone found a solution for pre-menstrual tender breasts? Try Evening Primrose Oil? Um, I didn't try this but my Mum did and apparently it helped with sore boobs and her PMT. |
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Jul 4 2006, 08:38 AM
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 sassygrrl Posts: 2,021 From: Bumblefuck |
Ugh. Period is late probably due to stress and new meds.... I just hope it doesn't decide to come on when my boy is down here.
 Fucking cramps...
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May 29 2006, 02:07 PM
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sassygrrl Posts: 2,021 From: Bumblefuck |
Fucking bad cramps today. Thank God I have the day off. I'm going to cave it with a pint of dove ice cream and my Golden Girls dvd... yay!
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May 13 2006, 07:15 AM
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 now running on biodiesel and sacrificial blood Posts: 2,227 From: the little house on the hill |
lux - I don't know about getting rid of pmt, but if you're not on bc, I'd recommend trying it. I found my pmt reduced noticably when I started taking the pill - and those around me noticed too. I know it's not an ideal cure, but if it's bad you might want to try it. Or you could try talking to your doc/gyno, they might be able to suggest something better.
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May 12 2006, 07:34 AM
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is there any way of getting rid of pmt? something that would actually work because i don't think i can keep on spending one week of every month wanting to kill my self and everyone around me. i've had it ever since i got my period but it's just getting worse and worse. and what's the deal with B6 vitamin, how much are you supposed to take it?
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May 11 2006, 11:23 AM
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am i the only one in the world who gets her period every 6weeks - 3months, and am not on the pill? had my hormones checked, and they're fine...
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May 10 2006, 11:22 AM
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dream--
you really ought to go to the doctor and get checked out, it could be so many things! you could have some kind of infection, a miscarried early pregnancy, who knows... not to freak you out, but i really hope you go get this checked out! good luck. |
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May 9 2006, 08:13 PM
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THANKS LADIES FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTION. IM ACTUALLY TRYING TO GET PREGNANT. OTHERWISE I WOULD BE USING PROTECTION. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THE REASON WHY I STARTED TO SPOT and BLEED LIGHTLY AFTER I THOUGHT MY PERIOD ENDED.....IS BECAUSE I HAVENT GOTTEN MY PERIOD IN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUS TO THIS ONE?
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May 9 2006, 06:14 PM
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BUSTie Posts: 32 From: Wisconsin |
Dreamnasia,
You may just be having some more spotting left over from your period. If you got pregnant during the period that lasted until May 4th there is NO WAY you'd be having "implantation bleeding" or anything so soon. I think what you have going on just may be hormonal. Hopefully the spotting/light bleeding will stop here soon. Wait it out until your next period is due and see then. BUT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, unless you are trying to or want to get pregnant, use condoms! Or get on birth control. You can go to Planned Parenthood or your county health department and get birth control without your parents knowing (if that is an issue) and for free! Even if you are on birth control you should STILL be using condoms unless you have both been tested and are in a monogomous, long-term relationship -- NO JOKE. I only say this from experience! |
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May 9 2006, 06:04 PM
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it IS possible to get pregnant during your period.
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May 9 2006, 04:23 PM
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im so confused can someone help me???
my periods are very irregular. feb and march i didnt get my period at all. i know i wasnt pregnant because i wasnt having sex. but on april 19th i had unprotected sex. then on april 29th i started to spot. but pregnancy test said negative. april 30th it turned into light bleeding wich lasted until may 4th. on may 2 i had unprotected sex again during my period. then may 5th i started to spot continuosly up until may 9th. but the problem is that the spotting is now a dark red a bit more but it only comes down when i pee and wipe. can some one tell me if this is still my period or is it possible that i had gotten pregnant during my period.????? has this ever happened to anyone else? i dont know whats going on and its driving me insane!!! |
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May 9 2006, 04:15 PM
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 Hardcore BUSTie Posts: 472 From: Somewhere over the rainbow beyond the sea |
hey lady-poos,
I had the Depo shot administered a couple weeks ago, after a hiatus since August. I'd been on it for about 4 years, but then went off of it due to my epileptologist's request. So I went back on it once I got the go ahead. Anyway. I start my period, and I tell you it's the most painful period I've ever had in my life. I'm not exaggerating. It felt like there were air bubbles or something in my abdomen, and my diva cup didn't work like it usually does. That is to say, like a charm. It let blood leak all over the place, and I'm still bleeding heavily, which is unusual. I usually have shorter periods with "dregs" days. And I haven't been sexually active for a couple of months, and not intercourse for more. I'm on the phone with my doctor's office now. Help me! Anyone know about severe menstrual pain?? ok whew. Going to doctor on the 23rd. But still, opinions wanted... All of your observations make me laugh/cry... -------------------- There is a willow grows aslant a brook,
That shows his hoar leaves in the glassy stream. There with fantastic garlands did she come... |
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Apr 26 2006, 10:09 AM
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Hardcore BUSTie Posts: 934 From: Boston, MA |
crinoline-did you ever find out what happened? i don't know anything, but it almost sounds like a miscarriage-all the blood and the tissue. But I have NO CLUE what I'm talking about. That was just my first thought. Did you call your dr. up to ask about it?
I've started my period when I'm still taking my last week of pills, but never a full week like that, more like a few days. |
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Apr 26 2006, 09:06 AM
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 Me-yow! Posts: 1,815 From: New Orleans |
My understanding is that it's not the best time to get a PAP, though, if you're bleeding. I've had my gyno reschedule because I was...I'll have to try to look that up later.
strokesbabe, I used to take vitamin E to help with tender breasts...also give up/decrease caffeine intake. Oh, and the pill, if you're inclined anyway. |
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Apr 26 2006, 08:52 AM
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Hardcore BUSTie Posts: 436 From: Brooklyn, NY |
yeah, what obelix said. i once had my gyno appointment right after my period, and it turned out i was still spotting a tad. the gyno just said, 'oh, by the way, you're spotting a bit, no biggie' and laid a pad under me to catch the runoff. very chill of her.
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Apr 26 2006, 01:16 AM
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Has anyone found a solution for pre-menstrual tender breasts?
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