Is it abnormal to menstruate for 10 days or more?
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Your hormones could be out of wack right now. I had the same problem. You will need to seek a professional so your condition can be properly diagnosed. They may give you a prescription for birth control pills just to regulate your period. Good luck and take care!
657097
It is very normal. your period will not be consistant until you mid to late 20's. It takes your body time to get used to the fact that it is able to reproduce. It is so normal. Every womans periods are screwed up for the first 5-10 years that they have it. It's alright don't worry about it sweetie
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Do you mean that you had a cycle that is 14 days long?  If you are a teenager or in your 40s (sometimes even your 30s), it might be normal.\n\nOtherwise, it is more likely that one of the "periods" was really bleeding associated with ovulation, which takes place about 2 weeks before your next period.\n\nPlease read _Taking Charge of Your Fertility_ by Toni Weschler; it will help you determine what is happening.
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A normal, regular menstruation lasts for a few days (usually 3 to 5 days, but anywhere from 2 to 7 days is considered normal).  Laying down or standing up or being active will not alter the time that it takes for your uterus to shed the endometrium lining, which is the the tissue that is mixed with the blood.
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NORMAL\n\nyes this is 100% normal, your periods are probably or probably used to be irregular, and this is normal\n\nnothing to worry about, this is just the way the female body works, and everyone's is different, if you wear tampons, just wear them until everything is clear, no big deal
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Bleeding for longer than your normal period is not a good sign. There is something else going on, could possibly be a tumor. Go see a doc as soon as you can.
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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.
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You are normal.  If this were abnormal, your mother would be taking you to the doctor.  In the beginning, periods can be very irregular.  In fact, they can be this way throughout your teens.  When I was younger, mine came between 25 and 35 days apart once they got going.  In the very beginning (I was 11), they were even more sporadic.\n\nHave your mother buy you a book about the changes your body is going through to help you know what to expect and why everything is happening the way that it is.  Not only will this make you feel better, it will also give you a point of reference to know when something is NOT normal and when you should go to a doctor.\n\nA good one might be: \nWhat's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls : A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters (Paperback)  by Lynda Madaras
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OK first off those are called blood clots which are completely normal during your period as your body collects the blood for 28 days.  It is just a normal thing for you body to do and there is nothing to be worried about.  If you are concerned then talk to your gynecologist.  He/She will be able to give you more information and reassure you that this is completely normal.
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i only get mine 4 two days since i was 11 and my doctor told me it was fine...as long as thats the way its always been...and i been told a normal period is between 4-7 days but in my case i guess you nor i am normal..lol
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Starting your period again after the initial 4-8 weeks of bleeding afterwards isn't fun.  Heavy bleeding is extremely normal and your next period should be more regular.  However, it is NOT normal to bleed so heavy you soak through one pad in an hour continued for several hours.
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Very likely, it is perfectly normal. There is a lot of variation in how often women have their periods, the average, however,  is about 28 days.\nBut you should still visit a gynecologist as he may order some simple blood tests (hormone levels) and an ultrasound (totally painless 5 min test) just to make very sure.
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On average, periods last 4 to 6 days. It really depends on the person. Some have really short ones like 2 days and others really long ones like 7 or even 8. If it last for a longer period of time, ask your doctor about it.
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I have found that this question of yours is NOT that unusual. When the menses begin...and each of them in your life is 'Different', there can be a starting of the menstruation cycle itself in a variety of ways. Much of this depends upon your basic health and regularity of your period, and if there is anything that is exacerbating stress, dietary factors, trauma.....these amongst many others can play a vital role in your period. The older blood is just that, and when the heavier flow comes out it brings with it the rest of this....often seen as brown and nearly grainy. Perhaps the thought of this in text is making you queasy and that is NOT my intention. It is NOT unusual for the body to start up....spot a day or two before hand and then begin the menstrual flow in its regular sequence or shall I say what is regular for you. You know your body better than anyone, and depending upon your age....other factors intervene. Age is one, again diet and exercise. Ask yourself if you're tired before this or perhaps amped ...we are ALL different. If there is a continuation of the more 'brown' or older blood, I recommed that you see a Physician....get a pelvic...for perhaps for whatever reason you might be a candidate for a D&C. Are your menses painful? If only periodically I have found that the comfort at home is warmth. Do not be afraid to soak...that is to bathe. This is hailed often, the menses as a curse, wherein it is nature's way of cleansing your uterus. It is important to at this point to say please keep your regular checkups with your gynocologist and allow your doctor to have a talk with any of your questions. I know that for myself what you have mentioned is in no way unusual. Please understand that you're NOT to keep from your physical regimen...unless you are tired..and please keep up your fluid intake.\nYour doctor will be the one to know and it might serve you well to keep a diary or small calendar in your drawer or medicine cabinet as to the regularity or the sometimes "I didnt quite expect this.." questions...all of this is important. As for a heavier flow, there is still no certainty that there will be a stopping or forestallig of the older blood. Please remember that it's your body and your own inherent body clock or circaddian rhythms dictate a lot of what is to happen to you during this time. I am not your doctor...this is merely my take from past experience and knowing many women who experience the very same thing. for now, I wouldn't worry, were I you, just keep track of this and see if there is any change in tha amount of days and flow. In conclusion, it sounds as though you are healthy, and don't rule "IN" a problem unless advised by your physician. Lastly if pain of any sort accompnies this, please inform your doctor for they can and very often WILL do a pelvic during your period. Should any problem persist, they will ( your doctor's office) refer you to a specialist if there is due cause. In and of all of this there may be the occasional fibroid or cyst. This is whyit is vital that you make and keep your appointments with your doctor.
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it depends how old you are. if you just got your period within the last year, its fairly normal. as long as it doesnt happen too often, its fine. or maybe youre getting mutiple periods in a 21-23 day cycle? thats normal also for a teen; your periods should be regulized after a year. if youre an an adult or have had your period for over a year and a half, definitely see a doc. all they can do is help. and theres nothing to be embarrassed about; if your friends/fam ask, just say you got an ear infection or something. theyll never know. ;)
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Irregular Cycles: Metrorrhagia \nOne of the most common gynecological problems is an irregular menstrual cycle. But before you jump to the conclusion that you're irregular, it's important to remember that being regular doesn't mean your cycle is the same number of days each time. One month your cycle may be twenty-nine days, and the next month it may be thirty-one days. This is still considered the norm. It's also normal to be lighter one month and heavier the next. So long as you're menstruating every twenty to forty days, it's a sign that you're ovulating. Another common misperception about irregular cycles is the belief that unless you have a period every four weeks (again, the statistical average) you're irregular. This is not true. Some women menstruate every three weeks, which is normal for them; some menstruate every five weeks, which is normal for them. The only time you should be concerned is if your period consistently yo-yos: three weeks, then four weeks, then five weeks, then three weeks, and so on. When this happens, it's usually a sign that you're not ovulating regularly. This is common in young girls after they first begin menstruating. If your period only jumps around once or twice a year, there isn't anything to worry about. Occasional stress is usually the culprit when this happens.
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Menstruation is a woman's monthly bleeding. It is also called menses, menstrual period, or period. When a woman has her period, she is menstruating. The menstrual blood is partly blood and partly tissue from the inside of the uterus (womb). It flows from the uterus through the small opening in the cervix, and passes out of the body through the vagina. Most menstrual periods last from three to five days.