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What is going on with my period???08/23/2010 |
Ever since I got my period (about 5 years ago), it has been very regular. I`ve never missed one month and it has never been more than a day or two early/late. But this May, I was due on the 12th...and it came, but it wasn`t normal. I was spotting on and off for about 10 days. I normally have heavy, heavy periods and I didn`t even need to wear a pantyliner! And then on June 2nd, I got a period and it lasted about 5 days. It is now July 14th and I`ve been having PMS symptoms for about 2 and a half weeks, but NO period. It`s very strange to me that this is happening since I have always been regular. I`ve also been very tired. I mean, sleeping like 13+ hours a day and STILL being exhausted. Please help?? Thank you!
One main cause of irregular periods in a young woman who has had previous regular periods and also has associated symptoms of tiredness is pregnancy..You should take a home pregnancy test or have one done at the doctors office. Othewise many women do not have clock-work-like menstrual periods. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including hyperplasia (where the lining of the uterus gets a little thicker then normal), uterine fibroids (benign tumors of the uterus that can cause irregular bleeding), uterine polyps (also a type of begin tumor-like structure), miscarriages, thyroid problems, excessive weight gain or weight loss, withdrawal of hormonal contraception, and uterine cancer. Additionally, the menstrual cycle can change a bit with increasing age, stress levels, and if you are around other females.You should talk with you doctor to see what may be causing your irregular bleeding and to develop a better understanding of your particular concerns.
Further information can be found at Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (American Academy of Family Physicians).
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Esa M Davis, MD, MPH Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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