I get my period every month .I lost weight except for my tummy which is getting rounder and my face swelled.?
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get a pregnancy test done immediately.\n\nif it comes up negative, you need to see a doctor soon.  you could have a tumor which could be cancerous and could take your life.\n\nand being overweight and pregnant doesn't mean that you will have a period every month like normal.  when I had my daughter i was 5 feet 5 inches and weighed 305 pounds and had a normal pregnancy just like someone smaller than me.
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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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you could possibly have PCOS. baldness and irregular periods are two of the symptoms. if you have anything else like severe acne, excess facial hair and really really painful periods, i would get you tested for PCOS if i could. the doc will take all sorts of blood tests to see if that's what's screwing things up. you have to see your doc because if it turns out you do have PCOS, you're at increased risk of being infertile and developing type II diabetes if you don't exercise and eat a low carb, low fat diet. plus your doc will probably have you start birth control to regulate your cycle and prevent abnormal endometrial cells in your uterus from developing. i know it sounds shocking, but it's not a death sentence. a lot of women have PCOS and they have still been able to have kids and stay healthy.
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How MUCH are you dieting? You're not starving yourself, are you? But also, how long have you been mestruating? If this is your first two years, it could still be irregular. If it still doesn't come back after a month from now, I would go back to the doctor again.
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Have you noticed that your clothes are a little looser? If so, you are losing fat and gaining muscle.  If so, keep up the good work.  If not, maybe you would reevaluate your diet.  I would recommend cutting out simple sugars and simple carbs. Drink lots of water and give it time to work.  You could always join a group like Weight Watchers, but I think you should continue exercising regularly.  Birth control does tend to cause users to gain weight due to hormonal changes, but it should taper off after you've taken it for a while.
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As people have said before, stress but what hasn't been mentioned is that weight loss can do the same. I recently lost quite a bit of weight and until I gained it back my period came every other month. If this continues on to your next period its a good sign that you have lost too much weight and is your body's way of saying you have to gain it back. Whether stress, weight loss, or something else, good luck!
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are you sure its for no reason? eat or drink anything before this happens? IF your absolutely positive there is no reason for the swelling, you amy want to talk to a doctor because there are some physical problems that can cause this, whether it be some sort of infection (which my sister had) or some other diseases. but just be positive you're not just freakin yourself out over nothing. people get bloated and you can bloated if its around period time.
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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!
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As for now, I don't think that you will have to worry about dieting, as you already said, you are still growing and your body needs time for adjustments, growth wise and hormonal as well. That stuff takes some time.\n\nIn the meantime, just make sure that you get plenty of daily exercise, and that you don't take too many of these empty calories in, like chips, milk shakes, soda, fries, chocolate and that kinda stuff...\n\nAnd...it also depends on your genetics...if you are broad build and have 'heavy' relatives.\n\nOh, and one more thing, in case nobody has told you yet...the week before you menstruate you can even get bloating, which will increase your stomach circumference. So don't worry about that, ok?
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i always get a facial during that time...your face is already breaking out and it helps control oil. I've got very sensitive skin and it never makes it worse when i have a facial during my period.
988486
Well that is normal. It happens to me too. i just had it twice in the past month. I think it is your body changing. With me when that happens to me the week i have it like you having it now, the next month (july) you'll have it about the same time as you have it now. It happens to me. I also think it might be your diet, fitness, or stress level. Your body is probably getting mixed messages.
339795
That happened to me a few months ago. Have you been really stressed out at anything lately? Stress can cause irregular periods or have you started eating anything different lately? Good luck on the doc. appt. tomorrow!
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Have you been exercising alot more than you ever have the last 3 months?\nHave you been stressed out the past 3 months?\nAre you eating right the past 3 months?\n\nIf you have been exercising alot more this might be the cause of ur period not coming this happens to alot of women who r very athletic.\n\nIf you have been stressed your period could not come. Very unlikely but it can happen.. and the same with not eating right.\n\nInstead of calling the doctor I would talk to you gynocolgist.\nThey'll no more about that than your normal doctor.\n\ngood luck :]
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It seems pretty normal; your body is just trying to get rid of that extra lining because it hasn't for so long.  Try to regulate it with birth control, or see your doctor for blood tests.
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it could be a symptom of PMS... have you taken a pregnency test? you can still have your period and be pregent.... if that is a possibility you should take a test to rule it out.... but it probably just PMS... try some Mydol or Pamprin and see if that helps things.... you can also have your doc perscribe anti-PMS meds if it is servere....
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Everyone is different.\nIt's obvious that your body is changing and you would definately be close to a time when your period is due.\nIf you need more information maybe you can go see the Doctor or school nurse but there are plenty of books around on the topic, even checking online.
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A hot water bottle on your tummy always seems to help me. Also, try to avoid fatty foods before and during the period.