what is a period? i meen really why do we have it? what is the coz of it ? why is there so much blod ?
489878
A period is a monthly cycle your body goes through . your body releases an egg and if that egg is not fertilized by male sperm then blood is released.We have a period every 28 days and this is part of womanhood,we have it because usually a woman finds herself one day wanting a child.The cause of it is actually a curse GOD put on women when Eve sinned,you will find it in the BIBLE.That was a womans curse,to bear children and if not the Period stage is what we go through instead!!Some women have heavy periods,but others only experience light flows!!
100680
Because we have ovaries and a uterus. The eggs leave the ovaries, implant into the lining of the uterus, and if not fertilized will shed off, thus giving you your period.
568761
because they put as small amount of hormones into your body to make the body think it's pregnant thus stopping the womb from emptying itself and you having a period
15491
This is actually a very good question and you have nothing to be sorry about as far as asking it. Periods differ from person to person, I have some good periods and some bad, bottom line is you learn what is best for you as far as how horrible they are, for me I cannot wear tampons I find they make my cramps much worse so I wear pads.
381409
When you have a period, it is an egg that has not been fertilized shedding layers of blood that would have been the blood supply for the baby.  If you are spotting there may be more layers that are coming off that egg.  Nothing to really worry about.  Ask a doctor if it still freaks you out.
42033
hmm... if your period just ended, that means the ovule is out of your body, and a new one starts a 28 days journey. that is plenty of time for those little tailed cells to die (7 days life). You're allright. Been there, done that, and I'm not a mom :D \n\n*hugs
943265
your period can be irregular for a while when you first start getting it i got mine when i was 11 but it wasn't completely regular until i was almost 15 even now,at 17, i'm going on birthcontrol to help regulate it more b/c i have a short cycle (come almost a week early every time) diet and exercise can have an effect on it too. Talk to you docter about it next time you go in but know that it is perfectly normal
920766
Hi hun. I'm not a doctor but a nurse. The brown bloo9d is just old blood left over from last period and will come out sometimes when a new period starts. Make sure you take your BC every day at the same time! This DOES help regulate you. You are supposed to start your period on the "sugar" pills but if it's sooner it is okay. You are fine. If it continues then I would see your doctor but as of now you have nothing to worry about! Good Luck!
389530
It can be really bad and painful. I have some where I look pregnant. Try eating foods that are not known to cause gas or at least take a gas fighting pill. This will keep it from becoming worse when you eat. I'm not sure if this works for everyone but I sometimes take a couple of stool softening pills, too. It's just enough to keep me regular during my period and fights the bloat. Also try some Alieve or Advil. Both will reduce swelling. I prefer the PM Midol for multi symptom relief. It is exactly the same as the normal Midol but without the caffeine. I don't need any extra caffeine because around that time of the month it's chocolate chocolate chocolate for me!
427914
During a menstrual cycle the uterine lining builds up in preparation for an egg to be fertilized.  If the egg is not fertilized, the extra tissues are not needed, so they are shed along with blood during a period.
1008462
Because it sucks to be a woman sometimes.  Your uterus sheds its lining when you are on your period.  It can not come out all at once this would be too traumatic to the body.
219662
Firstly, it depends how old you are, and how old you were when you first started menstruating. The older you were, the better in most cases.\n\nSecondly, is there a history of this problem in your family, esp. on your mum's side? What about any sisters or female cousins. There might be a genetic element to your problem (I use that word in the loosest possible sense!)\n\nThirdly, you might have endometriosis, fibroids or even poly-cystic ovary syndrome (although with PCOS, most women's periods stop, not get heavier.)\n\nThe "textbooks" say that a period *should* last anywhere from 3-7 days, and the b*tch of it is that the lighter your period, the shorter it usually is too - so that means that heavy periods mean long periods too. How's that for unfair?!?!?\n\nIf it is only upto about 5 years since your periods started then they STILL may not have settled into a routine. Have you considered using the pill or a diaphragm?\n\nI have PCOS and the soulcysters website provided me with a lot of good information.\n\n\nHope this helps,\n\nStedders
360443
The bloating, sentimentality, etc. are very normal. What does not sound as normal is the constant pain. Normal menstruation pains should ebb and flow depending on the amount of contracting the uterus does to expell the lining. \n\nConstant, radiating, or shooting pain... That may be cause for concern. You need to see your OB/GYN and have an ultrasound. This could be nothing or it could be a condition called endometriosis. Good Luck
545689
My opinion is that you feel bloated when you're on your period and this puts pressure on your bladder so you feel like you have to go pee more frequently.
874663
You do not want to stop getting your period. Your body needs to release the lining (the blood that comes out). If that lining does not get released, there could be serious reprocussions such as cervical cancer.
450258
The clotting is not serious, it's just another fun part of having your period.  When you ovulate (egg is released from the ovary) your uterus develops a lining.  Everytime your body releases an egg, it assumes that a baby will be made from it.  Therefore, your body is just getting ready to make that baby a home.  But, once the egg passes into the uterus, and "falls out", in other words, you start your period, that lining is no longer needed.  Your cramps are just from the lining releasing from your uterus, and the clots are just a biproduct of that.  \n\nJust a side note, though:  whenever you feel that something could be wrong, abnormal blood loss, clotting is just unbelievable, and you are just in constant pain (lasting longer than usual) you need to see your doctor.  You will know if something isn't right.  You know your body, and how it works.
789768
Hormones vary with periods of stress in life. Infections also may cause a lack of a period. An anovulatory period is most likely what your having, they are vary common when your young. It just a time in life when your periods will be off. If your not active, it should correct by the next month. Doctors don't usually worry until three consequtively missed periods.\n\nOther than that, alot also has to do with your weight, and familial history. But when your young, your hormones are crazy. So sometimes two cycles in a month, sometimes none.