why would my period stop after 3 days when its normally on for 5.?
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could be pregnant, could just be the changes in your life--more/less stress, more/less exercise, more/less eating, different women your around, more/less sex, more/less drugs or alcohol
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possibly stress, sometimes even with regular periods...you can still have irregular periods...you should start by mid next week the latest...after that, visit your doctor...
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You do not lose enough blood during your period for that to matter.\nYou can always ask your doctor.
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Periods can fluctuate.  You can also trick yourself into thinking that your pregnant. \n\nDon't worry.  Sometimes your body doesn't take as long for a period as it does on other times.  If you've had some really stressful stuff happen, your body might have cut it short.  \n\nSometimes, when you're consistently having really short or too frequent periods, you're not ovulating.  If you keep having problems talk with your doctor.\n\nHe can give you a prescription for a few days worth of progesterone to jump start your uterus and get it back on track and more regular.  But only bother doing that if you consistently have problems with your period.
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Nothing wrong with you or your body if it only happens occasionally.  If it continues to happen though, see your doctor.\nI am assuming that you are not taking any hormonal birth control as you did not mention this.  Hormonal birth control (the pill, the patch, etc.) can really mess with your body and sometimes change the pattern of your cycles especially when you are first starting them or just after you've discontinued using them.\n\nI myself have just stopped taking hormonal birth control and I had 3 menstrual cycles in 5 weeks.  Doctor says it is nothing to worry about, my body is just getting back to "normal".\n\nBut if you ever suspect that you are bleeding due to a pregnancy or possible miscarriage, you should take a pregnancy test.
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relax...that one inch piece of blood is most  likely a blood clot which is normal...if you're this unsure about your period you are probably younger and just starting your period...which will be irregular and last longer than normal...i once had a heavy period that lasted for 2 weeks and the i went to the doctor and they said it's normal you're body's just adjusting...so don't worry...
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Dont worry it's just your period starting. It's not always red at first but give it a few hours and it will be. Good luck.
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Sounds like you might be starting Peri-menopause especially with the change in your periods.  So long it is not a continuous heavy flow all 14 days I would just monitor things but you may want to call the docs office and let the nurse know that this is going on just in case he feels he wants to see you sooner than next week.
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Yes, several factors can cause your period to be delayed, including a strenuous exercise regimen (over-exercise). Other factors related to excercise includes: metabolic, malnutrition, and emotional distress i.e. unhappy love afair, divorce, and so on.\n\nKeep in mind, however, your period does not have to come the same day, same time, every month. A 1 - 5 day variance can be prefectly O.K.\n\nIf you believe that running or exercising may be the cause of the change in you cycle, you should discontinue your exercise(s) and discuss with your doctor a more sutible exercise regimen. You may also visit a local gym a speak with a fitness instructor about a exercise that is right fo you.\n\nHope this answers your question!
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Maybe nothing. It could be stress that's making you have another period. If you have abnormal bleeding or cramping you may want to see a doctor.
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I didn't start my period until I was 15. I only had it about 3-4 days and then I didn't have another period for about 5 or 6 months. My mom took me to the doctor and they said everything was normal. After having a few cycles they became regular. If you are really concerned, take her to the doctor.
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Are you having signs of pregnancy?\n\nIf you got your period for 3 days, I'd say ur not pregnant.
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If you have not had the depo shot, you may be experiencing a heavier and longer flow because you have a build up of debris in the lining of your uterus from past cycles that didn't clear everything out. You might need a D & C to clean it up and get everything going smoothly again. I have had periods that lasted for more than 3 weeks, than started again a week later. If having sex restarts your flow once it has stopped, you definitely need to see a doctor about this. Unless you have reason to believe you may have suffered a miscarriage, monday should be soon enough. You will not bleed to death, but you can become anemic to the point of needing a blood transfusion if you let this go on too long. There are also medications that will help dry up your flow but you must take them under a doctor's supervision. See your doctor soon.\n\nDefinitely talk to your mother about this. She will be able to reassure you that everything will be fine better than we can. So don't be shy. Just talk to her in your room or wherever you can be private and tell her what's going on. She will notice for herself soon anyway, so ease your mind and talk to her now.
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You may have a very short cycle (most range from 28-31 days, but some people have very short or very long cycles). If your periods are spaced about 3 weeks apart, I'd say you were pretty normal! However, if you are bleeding very heavily or something seems out of the ordinary to you, I wouldn't hesitate to see a OB/GYN.
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Stress 2-3 weeks before your period is due can cause a delay in ovulation.  Since ovulation is what causes your period, this makes your period come later than you expect it to (although *right on time* because it's caused by ovulation).\n\nHowever, if you are a teenager or even in your early 20s, it can be normal to have irregular cycles sometimes.
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The medical term for cycles with intervals of 21 days or fewer is polymenorrhea.\n\nThere may not be anything wrong with you. It can take several years for a young woman's periods to settle down to a "normal" pattern, and remember that what is normal for one woman may not be normal for another. \n\nSome other things to consider: \n\nHow are you counting your cycle, by the way? You should count your cycle with day one being the first day of your period. If you are counting your cycle from the end of one period to the beginning of your next, then your cycle may be a few days longer than you realize. Some women's periods last only 2-3 days, while others can go as long as 10 days (typical is 3-7 days), so if yours tend to last several days and if you're not counting those days, then that can also add more days to your cycle. \n\nAre you having any other symptoms? Are your periods heavy or light? Do you have a lot of cramping? These may be clues that something is going on.\n\nIf you go to your doctor, then yes, s/he may offer you birth control pills as a way to help normalize your cycle. \n\nMore info, from http://www.webhealthcentre.com/general/wh_menus.asp#poly -\n\nWhat causes polymenorrhea? Polymenorrhea is caused by: \nFrequent ovulation caused by hyperactivity of the anterior pituitary gland. \nConstitutional disorders such as malnutrition, and psychological disturbances. \nPelvic disorders such as chocolate cysts in the ovaries and chronic pelvic inflammation. \n\nHow is polymenorrhea treated? Polymenorrhea is treated by improving general health, correcting anaemia, treating pelvic causes (if any), and combined oestrogen and progesterone therapy from day 5 to day 25 of the menstrual cycle. If medical treatment does not work, dilatation and curettage (D & C) may be suggested.
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It's perfectly normal - especially in your teenage years as the body is constantly changing.  Moods, stress, weight, and even eating habits all play a role in when you get your period.\n\nMost women do not have a 28 cycle - some have a 21 day cycle and others have a 32 day cycle.  Every woman is different.\n\nSo relax - don't worry about the timing of your period being off.  Find an average of how many days it takes to get it after the day you expect it on is.  You'll feel better knowing your own cycle.