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Menstruation
Menstruation is the routine discharge, or release, of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus. This process occurs about once a month from the time a female reaches puberty until menopause. During pregnancy, the monthly menstrual cycle is absent while the womb nourishes the growing fetus.
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How do you know when your period is too late if you have been stressed?
I would probably wait about 7-10 days then take a home pregnancy test, just in case.
Is it normal for your period to be late just after you become sexually active?
When I first became sexually active my period came and went whenever it felt like. But I always used protection and my period was never regular in the first place. Just make sure you're not pregnant and that should give you some insight.
I am sexually active, and i always use protection. Sometimes my period will be 5 days late, and sometimes my period will be early.
Can being sick cause you to miss your period?
well i was sick for just over a week with a really bad cold and a fever and my period was late but I'm not pregnant so I guess it happens..
It's more likely that you are sick and missed your period because you are pregnant. Take a home test or go see a doctor to be sure.
When I was sick one time, my period was really light, almost spotting. I guess it's possible. If your diet has changed in any way, that might affect it too
Maybe. It happened mostly when I was pregnant and feeling sick, but I do remember a couple times where that happened.
Is it possible to be pregnant and have a period one month but miss the next month?
Yes, I am a living example of that I had the period that would be considered my first month into pregnancy already had found out i was pregnant it was the second one and so on that i did not get.
If you think you're pregnant go see a doctor or take a home test.
Does brown discharge and a missed period mean you are pregnant or perhaps having a miscarriage?
That sounds like it could be a symptom of pregnancy. Take a test or go see a doctor to be sure.
Get a blood test as well as urine test to be sure, sometimes levels aren't high enough in urine to be detected. I had brown disharge with a missed period and negative urine pregnancy tests but had an ectopic pregnancy. Best be on the safe side!
It sounds like it could be implanting bleeding which happens around the time of a missed period. It would be best to do a pregnancy test.
Why does missing birth control pills cause bleeding?
When taking birth control pills the bleeding you get each month is withdrawal bleeding and not a "regular" period that comes on its own. So when you miss a few pills the withdrawal from them starts up the bleeding. The steady hormones in the pill keep the uterine lining thin. When you skip the pill for a few days, the pill hormone levels go way down (it takes the body about 24 hrs to eliminate the hormones in one pill). This withdrawal of pill hormones destabilizes the uterine lining and you get spotting/bleeding [thus, the name: withdrawal bleeding].
How long does it take to get your period after going off the pill?
I've been off the pill since last June, it's almost February (8 months) and i still haven't gotten my period. not pregnant either. my gyno said it's nothing to worry about, especially since my cycle was very irregular before starting the pill. i cant complain..
I stopped taking the pill after being on it for 4 years. I had my first period off the pill on day 57. Not prego as I have taken 4 test (paranoid) so it may take a while for your body to regulate.
I have recently stopped birth control pills and am now on day 40 with no menstrual period. (I am not pregnant.) My ob/gyn told me that some women start on a normal rhythm again immediately and others can take a couple of months.
I was on the pill for 11 years and went off over a month ago. I'm on day 43 and still no period (had a negative pregnancy test yesterday). I've heard it varies widely across individuals - some people will resume right away, others may take up to a year. I'm taking Vitex (agnus catus, chaste tree berry), which is supposed to help regulate menstrual cycles.
What are the green pills and does your period start on the green pills?
If you are talking about the last week in your pill pack, yes, you are supposed to start you period that week. I don't know what they are made of, but they are often called sugar or inactive pills. They aren't always green though. It depends on the kind of pill you have. If you are talking about another week, I don't know what they are made of either, but you aren't supposed to start your period until the last week of your pill pack. Please be aware that not everyone starts their period during the sugar pills, especially when you first start taking the pill. So if you have been taking your pill perfectly, every day no fail and at approximately the same time, chances are you are not pregnant. My first month on the pill I didn't get a period at all and freaked out but the test was negative, the following month I got my period on the third week and it stopped before the sugar pills. Many times it's just your system adjusting to the hormones.
Can you skip your period while taking the birth control pill and is it safe?
If you didn't get your period while on the sugar pills, it's not necessarily a sign of pregnancy. Many women have very light or no periods when they first start taking the pill, it's a side effect.
If you are asking if it's safe to intentionally skip a period by skipping the sugar pills and moving on to the next active pill pack, the answer is yes. You can skip your period without any increased risk of pregnancy; however, you may have unscheduled spotting or bleeding.
Your period should return within 4-6 weeks for a miscarriage or D&C, but in some cases it can last longer (7-9 weeks)
periods should return within 6 weeks.
If you ovulate in a month do you have to have a period too?
Yes, if you ovulated, you will have a period. If not, then you are probably pregnant. If you haven't had a period and aren't pregnant, then you didn't ovulate. You said you ovulated, but there isn't any real way to tell unless you are testing yourself daily. Talk to a doctor if you have missed a period.
Can you be pregnant and have two periods in one month?
I think you should see a doctor. I've never heard of that happening. I mean, if you are pregnant and that's happening, your baby might be in trouble. But, if your not pregnant, I've heard of women getting two periods in a month. Especially when you are young and you've just started getting your period. It's normal for it to be all wonky for the first couple years. But, yeah, I think you should see your doctor.
Does a brown blood period while on the pill indicate pregnancy?
no i would say not. i was on the camila pill, a pill with only progesterone in it, and i got the same thing. i was on the pill for about seven months and that happened starting after about a month. my doctor said that might happen due to hormonal changes in my body/ More input from FAQ Farmers: * Nah... I wouldn't worry about it. I was on the pill for about 10 years and would occasionally have this. My doctor said it was just old blood. If you are really worried about it, see your OBGYN! * Not necessarily. I just went through it. It is common if you have just started taking the pill. You can potentially have brown blood for three months while your body adjusts. Or if you have missed a couple if pills you can have "break through" bleeding that will occur prior to your actual period. Give a quick call to your doc and they will explain it. I have recentlty learned that its quite common.
What does it mean if you got your period twice last month but not the next month?
It could mean a lot of different things. Since you missed a period this month, the first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, you should call your doctor and see what they say. They may have you wait and see if you get it next month or they may have you come in and be checked. The second "period" you had could have actually been "implantation bleeding". This sometimes happens when the egg is embedding itself in the uterine wall.
Is it normal to have a 27-day menstrual cycle when it is normally a 28-day or 30-day cycle?
The typical menstrual cycle in "text book" terms is considered to be anything between 21 to 32 day cycle.
yes that's normal
Can you get your period twice in one month?
Yes, you can get your period twice in one month if you have an average or shorter than average menstrual cycle. For example the average menstrual cycle is 28 days, so you may see your period on the first of the month and then get it again on the twenty-ninth of the month. Bare in mind that not all vaginal bleeding is menstruation, bleeding may be caused by other issues like hormonal imbalance, implantation bleeding, ovulation bleeding, STD's or vaginal tissue damage.
Pregnancy tests are cheap and accurate now, if you're worrying about this, get one.
Still, I really doubt that you're pregnant. It's possible that you were pregnant and are having a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). These are very common in the first couple of months and nothing to worry about. Clumps and cramping can also be endometriosis, this is something to be concerned about because it can affect your health for the rest of your life.
When I was young they drugged me out on codeine and I was still sick for days. I did finally find an herb, chasteberry (also called vitex), that helped me but you have to try it for three or four months before you know if it will help. You should talk to a doctor about all of this too. Good Luck.
AnswerIf this is the first or maybe second month since you've suspected pregnancy, then its possible you are pregnant...mainly because you arent that far off into your pregnancy. Answerso you can have heavy periods cause I've heard some people say they had the period all through pregnancy and still had a healthy baby i don't think they would lie cause they have the prove ?kate
Answeryuh huh i kno sum1 hu woz preg and she didnt kno she woz until she woz 7 months gone! all bcoz she woz still having her normal cycle!995 of the time, if you have a period you are not pregnant. and 2 heavy preiods, I would think pregnancy is extremely unlikely. Take a test if you are unsure. Uheavy periods are not good for your health, see a doctor.
well what it seems to me, looks like you are and i don't mean to scare you but you could be having a misscarrage.
check with your doctor.
Can stress and being nervous delay your period and if so for how long?
this is quite common that your periods can become irregular when under any amount of stress or that you may have changed your diet. and vary on how long this lasts. you should go to your doctor and ask for advice.
Can you conceive on your period and continue bleeding?
Yes you can conceive on your period but it is very unlikely. You are more likely if your periods are frequent and irregular. Less likely if you have regular periods.
The best way to prevent pregnancy at any time is to use a contraceptive.
Are you most fertile during or before or after your period?
When you're most fertile depends on your cycle, but typically you're most fertile after menstruation.
Take the average 28 day menstrual cycle - a woman would ovulate on day 14 and there would be a viable egg for up to 48 hours, she would also produce fertile quality cervical mucus for up to a week before ovulation - the fertile phase would be between days 7-16, just after menstruation.
By the time a woman is due to menstruate any egg that was released at ovulation two weeks earlier is long dead, and during menstruation there is no egg present to fertilize. It's important to point out however that unless you use Fertility Awareness Method you can't know when you are fertile.
Why would your period be late and your discharge be jelly-like?
From my experience when I was late with period and white or clear discharged I was pregnant all three times . the period never came .But it could also just mean you are late or not going to have a period this month it is normal to skip a month. Go see your GYN doctor..Good-luck
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If the discharge is brownish,it could wither be your period or pregnancy,so I would go and see a doctor to confirm what the problem is
Where can you buy birth control pills?
Birth control is available at many doctors and OBGYNs. Even if they do not have it in office, they will be able to write you a prescription. You may also check for planned parenthood or public health clinics in your area. Most public health clinics will base the price of the pills on your income if you are uninsured. This may even be free in some situations.
On hormonal birth control you no longer menstruate.
They pill works by stopping your menstrual cycle to prevent ovulation, no ovulation means no menstruation. The bleeding you experience on the pill is a withdrawal bleed caused by the drop in synthetic hormones when going from active to inactive pills.
It takes time for your body to adjust to this change so irregular bleeding is normal for the first three months on any new form of hormonal birth control. Withdrawal bleeds are also lighter than menstrual bleeds as the pill also prevents uterine lining build-up.
Does vinegar help your period go away faster?
OMG, no. I'm not sure what you mean -- I'm assuming you mean drinking it, but no, it won't make your period go away faster.
