I have been having really bad periods. Women only please.?
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These ladies are giving ya good advice. Not every case is a worst case scenario. Work up the nerve to do it soon! You'll feel better. \nLibra sun, I like the fortune cookie message.
258161
get yourself to the doctor--it is more than just a really bad case of menopause...it sounds very serious...
1044630
I agree with Heather, you should see your doctor.  I had a female friend who had "irregular" periods where she wouldn't have a period for months at a time, but when her period came it was just a normal 1 week thing.  The irregularity may be normal, but the 3 weeks of menstruation is what I would check about.
442082
Go to the doctor.  They can put you on birth control pills to regulate your period.\n\nYou want to straighten it out now.
581782
Ok I've had this problem before....honestly a little exercise can help bring forth your period faster. If you're not an active person...you can do something light such as walking or beginners yoga...trust me it really helps. AND If you're on any medication....this can be the real culprit. So if you're taking any unneccessary meds....stop. goodluck
498060
Heavy periods.  You should see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.
724678
You do not lose enough blood during your period for that to matter.\nYou can always ask your doctor.
933469
Banannas/Yogurt\nAnything with lots of potassium is good....check out some home remedies. Like if you swallow down cumin and salt [drink helluh water down] it will sort of make your menstruation not as...severe?
886144
I had two period a month for years.  Check with your GYN to make sure that something is not wrong.  It could just be that you are no longer "regular".  Are you cramping during both periods?  If you are, then you are likely just irregular right now.  It is important to check with your doctor though.
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I had really irregular, painful , heavy periods. i went to my doctor and she told me that i should go on birth control pills to help regulate all that. It has helped. Before when i had serious cramps, I used to lay on my back and put a pillow or a towel under my lower back. i have also found out that when i started exercising regularly, the cramps where not as bad when i had my periods. good luck and i hope you find some relief!
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If you over exercise, or dont eat enough, you can lose your period.  If you have had a sudden change in diet or exercise that could be the problem, also if you are quite young, that can happen as well.  \n\nIt never hurts to double check with a doctor though. Better to be safe than sorry.  Good luck.
716242
Since you have recently started your menstrual cycle, your hormones and everything may not be in balance. I would go to see a gynecologist and see what he/she recommends for you.  It is typical for them to prescribe oral contraceptives to help control and regulate your menstrual cycle.\n\nBy recent....I mean, that you haven't had one for 5 or more years.
1180728
Stress and weight changes can cause you to skip periods every once in a while. See your doctor if you think it's something else.
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Depending on how irregular you are...if it's the type thing where you bleed alot alot of the time...please do go see your GYN.  I have recently gone through the same thing, only bleeding for months at a time.  I found out something was wrong with me.  I'm not saying there is with you but it's best to know and get treated for it.  Either way, it's still good to go because then you will know regardless.  Dr.'s sometimes prescribe birth control to regulate women also.  Which is a wonderful thing. Trust me :) lol
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Most women have periods between 21 and 40 days apart.  You've still got time!  Chill!
529181
Your period is probably just being irregular. At 17 your body hasn't completely worked out all of the kinks that come along with periods, and yeah, you'll occasionally be late or skip a month. It could also be related to stress or being sick (if you have been recently). I wouldn't worry about it.\n\nHowever, it wouldn't be a bad idea to go to a gynecologist anyways and get checked out, and maybe put on birth control if irregular periods are a problem.
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I would defiantly go to the gynecologist! They will probably put you birth control pills to regulate your menstrual cycle. Hope this helps!