Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for your question. And thanks for being a part of the EmpowHer Community!
I have had weird periods like that too. It can mess with your mind a little. Sorry!
I've called my doctor in the past to ask, and they've told me to wait until next month, and if it's weird again, to make an appointment to see what could be going on. It's always a good idea to keep track of your periods just to make sure you know your cycle.
You know when you change your lifestyle (eating better, exercising more, etc.) it can affect your period. Are you normal weight for your height? Are you actively dieting? What kinds of foods are you eating more of as opposed to before? Have you been sick lately? Are you taking any supplements or other medication other than birth control? Do you have any other symptoms besides for the irregular bleeding (ex., itching, burning sensation)?
And congrats on being so responsible in regard to birth control.
Here's a little article written by a fellow HerWriter about irregular periods, and when to call the doctor: https://www.empowher.com/menstrual-cycle/content/menstruation-whats-normal-and-whats-not
If you're really concerned, don't be too shy about calling the doctor's office and asking. They are there to service your health, use their knowledge if even just to ask a nurse. Please let us know if you find anything out.
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Hi Anonymous,
July 8, 2010 - 8:36amThanks for your question. And thanks for being a part of the EmpowHer Community!
I have had weird periods like that too. It can mess with your mind a little. Sorry!
I've called my doctor in the past to ask, and they've told me to wait until next month, and if it's weird again, to make an appointment to see what could be going on. It's always a good idea to keep track of your periods just to make sure you know your cycle.
You know when you change your lifestyle (eating better, exercising more, etc.) it can affect your period. Are you normal weight for your height? Are you actively dieting? What kinds of foods are you eating more of as opposed to before? Have you been sick lately? Are you taking any supplements or other medication other than birth control? Do you have any other symptoms besides for the irregular bleeding (ex., itching, burning sensation)?
And congrats on being so responsible in regard to birth control.
Here's a little article written by a fellow HerWriter about irregular periods, and when to call the doctor: https://www.empowher.com/menstrual-cycle/content/menstruation-whats-normal-and-whats-not
If you're really concerned, don't be too shy about calling the doctor's office and asking. They are there to service your health, use their knowledge if even just to ask a nurse. Please let us know if you find anything out.
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