When I have my period, the blood gathers on either side of the pad..?
358321
Like everyone else, you are not perfectly symmetrical. Therefore even if everything else were perfectly lined up you would still not have the blood land in the center of the pad all the time. Don't worry about it, but you might like the kind of pad which has wings on it to give you a better sense of security.
703174
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.
446555
YOU MAY WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR. IF YOUR A DIABETIC IT MAY BE NUROPOTHY. IF NOT THEN IT MAY BE A CIRCULATION ISSUE. EITHER WAY IT IS NOT SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH IF IT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE BECAUSE IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE HEART.
482867
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.
860531
IT COULD BE BLOATING .. OR INFECTION IN UTERUS AREA PLEASE VISIT YOUR DOCTOR SOON ..
696895
No way to tell what is going on, pain and cramping is normal to some people during their periods. Best to see your Dr for a check up he/she will know more about it than anyone on here. Don't be scared, get a check up every year anyway just in case there is a problem, if there is one the earlier they know about it the easier it is to fix. Good luck!
253091
You should ask a doctor--a gastroenterologist told me that blood can come from a lot of places.  It could be a skin tear.  Usually, the brighter the blood, the closer to the surface the blood came from (I have also heard this).  In my case, I have IBS, and had to be put on medication.  Preparation H might help too.
440129
This is the sign that you're close, so don't worry about it and pretty soon you should have your period.  If you're having a lot of pain tho in your uterus area, you should see a doctor or gynecologist about that.
957911
spotting is a term for bloody discharge.  If you haven't started menstruating yet, or are between periods and you notice a little reddish or brownish spot (or spots) in your underwear, this is known as spotting and it is very natural.  If you are in pain or are bleeding heavily (more than a normal period) see a doctor.  Otherwise, welcome to womanhood m'dear.
1108120
it doesn't swell, but because of pads/tampons that are designed to absorb wetness, sometimes, especially if your menstral flow is very light, it can get dry and slightly uncomfortable, making it feel like it's swollen.
366414
Yes it is normal.  As air hits the menstration, it oxides and turns brown.  Also, the closer you get to end of you cycle, the menstration is older and will appear darker red and brown.  It's perfectly normal...don't worry.
702429
don't worry about it if you are not sexually active.  i  had lots of strange periods before i was sexually active.  not to worry at all.  normal for a girl.  \n\nit's natural.. if you don't take medication, and aren't sexually active, you body will take it's natural course, and if this is what it does, than so be it. now on the other hand, if you see a spewing bunch of bright red blood gushing out of you, go to the ER.
750268
Being on your period has NOTHING to do with not going to a doctor.  You need to get to one seriously.  A number of things can be wrong, you might have a tear which can be causing the bright blood.  Get to a doctor now.  Plus he/she might be able to see exactly where the bleeding is coming from.
1003855
I wear a tampon and a pad when it is like that.  Yours sounds extra heavy, though.  You should ask your doctor about medications that can help make it lighter and more pleasant to deal with.  I'm sorry you have to do that!
925932
It sounds like you might have a low platelet level. Please tell your doctor about these spots ASAP.
1080177
u might be pregnant and the bleeding u had was probably implantation bleeding( when the fertilized egg attaches to the endometrium)
1133757
I hate wearing pads! The only reason that I am wearing them on my period now is because I am on pelvic rest.