I’m having female issues today « Lovin’ Laughin’ & Livin’

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Ok, all you smart ladies out there, help me out. I had my period the week of Feb 17th. I finished on Feb 23rd. It was kind of heavier than usual but no big deal, so I thought. There were a couple of times, at the beginning, that I was a bit lightheaded and dizzy. But that was also the same time that we found out our co-worker passed away so I don’t know if it had anything to do with that.

Anyway, all last week I had cramping, backache, bloating and very tender breasts. Total PMS symptoms. I had been popping pain reliever like M&M’s all week. Finally by Friday these symptoms went away and I was feeling back to normal. That was until I started my period again yesterday! I’m talking full blown period and not just a light spotting in between.

So what’s wrong with me? Why am I having a second period in a two week time frame? Every now and then I may skip a few days when my period is at the end of the month and so that it takes my cycle to the beginning of the coming month, but nothing like this, twice in two weeks? Should I be scared? Is this normal? And no, I’ve got no chances of being pregnant or miscarrying.

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March 3, 2008 at 7:38am

Kevin

It could just be your hormones out of whack.

But to be safe, you should make a appointment with your OB/GYN. This happened to my wife a few times and it ended up being an ovarian cyst.

March 3, 2008 at 8:21am

Sports Mama Tracy

Having dealt my entire pubescent life with polycystic ovaries and endometriosis, I’d say

Get thee to a doctor, woman!

Probably nothing to be worried about, but wouldn’t you rather spend the $30 to find out for sure?

March 3, 2008 at 9:03am

Craze

I think it’s pretty normal. Are you due for a pap anytime soon? If so, just ask the Dr. about it. But I did the same exact thing this month on just about the same damn days! I’m attrubuting mine to my age and things beginning to change. I also get light headed every other period, I try to take more iron during those times.

March 3, 2008 at 9:11am

Sue

Dude, it’s the beginning of the month. And vacation is coming. I’m sure it’s nothing but some weird adjustment, but if you are concerned, call your doc.

Mine is fairly unpredictable lately and nothing bad is wrong. It’s just a freaking nuisance.

March 3, 2008 at 9:22am

Beej

Maybe your period is having its own leap day?

March 3, 2008 at 10:06am

Lael

I have this too. So far they haven’t figured out what it is. My doctor did tell me that estrogen is stored in fat and that if you have excess body fat(I do,lots) then all that estrogen will cause you to have wonky periods. BUT having said that,I’ve lost 40lbs and still have the same problem so who the hell knows. I hate having my period.

March 3, 2008 at 10:30am

jen

I did this for 6 months and couldn’t take it anymore….I went to the Dr…..I had endometriosis and they had to do emergency surgery I was doubled over in pain. This was about 5 years ago maybe longer. Dont wait 6 months like me….but I would wait one more month to see if it happened again….or you could call a nurse and talk to them….if it bothers you then check it out…always go with your gut. Keep us posted.

March 3, 2008 at 12:54pm

chelle

Hmmmm that sucks ass…..once a month is more than enough!!

I don’t think its abnormal…but if it happens again next month….you might wanna see a doc. Better safe than sorry!!

March 3, 2008 at 3:09pm

Angie

I don’t remember how old you are, much younger than me, I think – but this started to happen to me too. Before I knew it, there was having a period every fucking 3 weeks or less – which sucks.

I went to the OBGYN and of course, they wanted to put me on the pill to regulate myself – something I did not want to do. She said it’s usually age-related and will usually re-regulate itself in time. That was a year ago and it has pretty much stopped.

I would go see what your OB says, it can’t hurt. I’m sure you’ll be fine, but just to be sure.

good luck!

March 3, 2008 at 4:17pm

Heidi

I can’t relate because I’m as regular as a clock. If you’re concerned about it I’d call a nurse/doctor and talk to them over the phone about it. Maybe there’s an easy explanation for it.

March 3, 2008 at 5:28pm

Karen

I’d give it a month or two and see if you get back to normal. If it keeps happening you should clearly get it checked out, but for a one time thing it is probably no biggie. Our bodies sometimes just find ways to screw us.

March 3, 2008 at 5:41pm

Carrie

Beej made a funny. lol

I wouldn’t worry. You have been under a lot of stress lately. Planning trips and getting ready for all of us and your co-worker dying. Sometimes our bodies just resets itself.

*hugs*

March 4, 2008 at 7:50am

Chris