Abnormal period it would seem?

Question: Ok, I'm 21 years old and have had very regular periods for the last 10 years (every 28 days) and never missed once in those 10 years. Last month I was 5 days late, and during the week leading up to it had a lot of lower back pain, nausea etc etc (normal symptoms) but no period until it finally arrived. Once arrived, it was a medium flow for a couple of days with clotting , and then really light after that for a few more days (am normally heavy then medium then light for 6-7 days i.e.a regular period) . I ticked pregnancy off the list because my test was negative. Now this month I am due shortly, but again, a week before am having lower back pain, absolutely exhausted and VERY hormonal! Usually my pain starts with my period - never a week or so before. Anyone have any ideas? I appreciate our bodies are always changing, but its scary when it's you! Sorry this is so long.

Answers:
No way, i was 21 when my periods started changing, and like yourself i was very regular until then - you could set your clock by them! it's just a sign of getting older, your bodies adjusting to things. i'm well grumpy for the 4 days leading upto my period and thats how i know i'm due. i know if you start taking the pill it can alter the timing and heavyness of a period amongst other things. but also some months are longer than others so perhaps the few days are coming fom misjudging the day it should fall on.

But it's nothing to worry about, the clotting probably came from the fact it was a few days later than normal. i'm not a doctor so i can only offer my opinion, if you're worried though you should speak to your doctor.

:-)

---

Maybe you should get on birth control, go to Gynecologist and ask because sometimes it better controls your period (amount of time, consistency, and pain)

---

---

More Questions and Answers

• Question for women?
• Is it true that Laura Bush smokes cigarettes?
• if a 14 year old doesnt get her period..is there something wrong with her?
• What kind of birth control for breastfeeding moms?
• I went to the doctor today......?
• is it bad to have yo period when u is 10 yrs old?
• Does birth control play with your period? and how long for it to regulate?
• Can Nurse practioners perform pelvic exams? Or is that something only doctors can do?