why has me menstral period lasted for 12 days and been too heavy to handle?
98537
You absolutely need to see a doctor!!!  This is not normal.  I had heavy periods but never like that.  Could you have been pregnant?  If so, it could be a miscarriage - but either way - GET TO A DOCTOR!
1108462
You are obviously stressing about it. Stress can delay your period.
114712
Give it 2 days to a week. Don't move it heaps either. If still a problem, just double check with your doctor.
929923
happens to a lot of women stressed out, also be on the look out for no period for one or more months. if your body doesnt feel  secure, it may ovulate properly.
54519
you can't really count on any normalcy for awhile.  There are many factors to a regular cycle.  Stress, weight gain/loss, increase in activity, extreme physical endurance, medication.  I went without a period for 14 months for no explained reason...it's puberty, girlfriend, you're in for the long haul...
759003
yes stress can make big changes in your period, as can increased or decreased exercise.  heck, just be happy it's lighter for a change!
540013
The move you made was it to a different altitude? Changes in altitude can cause changes in menstrual flow(seriously). Stress can do it too. I would go get a blood test for pregnancy asap because it could be a multitude of things from the very serious to nothing at all, but blood work would atleast rule out the ones you should be most worried about. In the mean time try to relax. The three to five pounds could also be from stress as well think about the way you eat during finals time(lol, i gained 8 in two weeks). Good luck to you I hope you get the results you are hoping for.
659638
pads can help. if your periods are really heavy, you might need to see a doctor.
819161
Back in August I had my period for 9 days straight....constant cramping, sometimes feeling like contractions, and constant bleeding. (There was even a red ring around the toilet, gross!) Anyways, I KNEW this wasn't normal for me and went to the doc's. Finds out I have ovarian cysts which was causing this, I don't know exactly why, and not saying this is your problem, but if it's not normal for you, which it's obviously not since you are frightened, I would suggest a visit to the old doctor and see what's going on.  The worse he can say is he doesn't know and to keep an eye on it, which unfortunately wouldn't be suprising, but just knowing you went to get it checked on can help calm you down.  Good luck to you!
648946
Depends on why your period was supposed to stop... Do you think you might be pregnant, or are you taking some sort of medication??  Both might affect this, I'd guess.  If you have a period that is lasting as long as 2 weeks, you should definitely see a doctor.
235750
First off, take a deep breath and relax.  You are ok.  Next, call your doctor.  This is exactly the sort of stuff your ob-gyn is trained to handle, and will understand your situation.  Having PCS makes your periods a bit screwy as your hormones don't really act quite the way they should.  \n\nYour doctor can evaluate you to find out 1) why you are clotting and to see if anything else is wrong with you (thyroid issues can make things go squirly too).\n\nYou are feeling woozy and tired most likely from the blood loss.  Losing a lot of blood can make you dehydrated, and anemic.  So rest, drink water, take a pain killer for the cramps and call your doctor.  \n\nGood luck.  I know how scary this can seem, I have been through it myself, and for me it turned out to be nothing - some water, and a few weeks or iron pills for the anemia and I was fine.  But please, do call your doc.
274634
You should see your doctor about this. A normal period is every 28 days with 5-7 days of bleeding. The bad cramps could be a symptom of a potentially serious problem. For example, ten years ago I had severe cramps that weren't helped by OTC meds. An ultrasound revealed a 5cm cyst on a 4cm ovary. Fortunantly birth control was prescribed and the cyst was gone in a month. If it had ruptured, the Dr said it would have required immediate surgery, possibly a hysterectomy. I am not regular (every 28 days) either but that can also be controlled with meds. Definately call your doctor and make an appointment soon. Good luck.
757112
This is perfectly normal.  Sodas are not good for you in general, but they wouldn't have this effect on menstruation.\n\nYou answered your own question.  Stress messes with all your systems, and a woman's cycle is usually the most vulnerable and obvious.  You could have also lifted something heavy and this speeded up extra discharge for a little while.  That happens to me whenever I lift heavy things on my period.
773270
Its normal its a foreign object in your body and your body us trying to get rid of it by bleeding and flushing it out. At the time of insertion you may restart your cycle and many women complain they will get their period again. If you go more than a week with heavy bleeding I would go to the Dr and if the cramping worsens. Now by heavy what do you mean? are you having to change your pad every 2-3 hours?
799725
due to stress.... hormonal changes.....  if your period had been on time and you skipped one... jus wait for a few more days then see a doctor
1155202
Yes.  It is similar to childbirth.  I bled for a month after childbirth, only to get my period two weeks later.  If it is still heavy and full of clots it may be cause for concern.  I would talk to your midwife/obgyn.  At the very least it will make you feel better.  And I am terribly sorry for your loss!
269393
There is nothing wrong I feel if one gets within 45 days .May be if you can try taking contraceptive pills for two months it may become regular.\nMassturbbation has nothing to do with your periods.