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Periods and Birth Control
Asked by T.L. from Bakersfield
on May 8, 2007
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Hi. I was on the depo shot for about a year and a half- right after my son was born. We decided to stop taking it so we could be blessed with another child, God willin...
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- I was also on Depo for about 2 years after I had my son and I also have HPV. After I stop taking the shot, I had my period for 5 weeks straight. I had to start takin...
- How long have you had the bleeding? It is possible that your body is 'adjusting', but it could be something else. I would go to your OB/GYN and have a pelvic exam done...
- I have gone thru the same thing but havenever taken any form of Biirth control. It is all natural is what they have been telling me. But then I went to a secialist and...
First Period After Giving Birth
Asked by S.O. from Hartford
on March 6, 2008
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I gave birth in December and have just gotton my first period. I am currently on Birth control pills. Before pregnancy, my periods were short and light. Well, this fir...
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- The doctor should know and maybe prescribe a lower dosage.
- Hi S., My first period post childbirth was awful, and from what I have heard that is pretty common. I think it got a bit better with each period for about 8-9 months...
- I am a mother of a two year old. I too used to have light and short periods, but since having my son they too have gotten heavy, longer and more painful. I have yet to...
Getting Sick Every Month After Cycle
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on October 23, 2008
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For the past several months, I get sick with a cold the week after my period. Last month the cough lasted through my period this month and here I am, sick again! Has...
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- If nothing else, consult a doctor to see if this is normal or if there is something that is medically wrong to cause this to happen. The doctor may also be able to giv...
- You body is weaker after your cycle so it is more suceptible to illness at that time. Since there has been a lot of junk floating around lately and with young kids, it...
- I agree with Cari; make sure you're taking care of yourself during your period and getting the vitamins and fluids you need. Also, try to get plenty of rest, especial...
My Daughter's Menstrual Cycle
Asked by C.F. from Sacramento
on August 19, 2009
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My daughter was 11 last summer when she had her first period. She has not had one since. The doctor said it's normal but I wanted to know if anyone else has had this...
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- I was when it happened like that for my daughter to. She didn't have one for close to a year after the first one then started having them pretty regular. Dont worry j...
- This is totally normal. I had my first period when I was 11 had my second one 10 months later. After that they varied between every 4-6 weeks for about a year before...
- Normal. I had one one summer and then nothing until the following school year after the next summer (so over 1 year from first to 2nd period). I think I was closer...
Getting Homework Done
Asked by A.G. from Los Angeles
on January 9, 2008
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my daughter is 11 years old and has always been a great kid and a good student, but lately she has really lacked in getting things done. Homework and other responsibil...
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- Hi A., I am a mom with a 12-year old and I own a tutoring company. One idea is to have a short-term homework helper one or two days a week to help your daughter le...
- Hello A. Oh my gosh. You sound like me about 2 mos ago. I went through the exact same thing, with other things as well. I have a 9 year old daughter who not only wa...
- There may be a lot of reasons...try asking her some questions about how things are going for her--the work may be challenging her and she is frustrated, she may need m...
Pregnacy After a Tubal Ligation??
Asked by H.E. from Eugene
on April 2, 2007
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So, last November I had a baby. He was our fourth child and my boyfriend and I decided that he should be our last and that when I delivered by c-section, I would get a...
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- after my kids were born my periods changed slightly, so it may be that your period is just messed up after the tubal. i've heard of ppl getting pregnant after a tubal,...
- go to planned parenthood they have free preg. test and if you are not preg. than you need to look into possibilyt of hormone change or you could just be around some on...
- This is a very framiliar situation. I had this scare about a month ago after having my tubes tied 1 year ago. I am not pregnant though. For me it was stress. It may ha...
Bleeding Post C-section
Asked by C.T. from Little Rock
on October 29, 2008
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I had my baby 11 Sep via c-section and I am still bleeding. I go from bright red blood for a few days similar flow to menstrual cycle then a few days of dark brownish ...
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- I never had a c section, but if it isnt red, seems iron'y to me. Should consult at least a nurse. Your hospital er should have an ask a nurse. When you call, just say,...
- I bled like that for 10 or 12 weeks after my C-section, stopped for a week and then had a regular cycle. My OBGYN wasn't concerned, but ask your doctor to make sure. ...
- hi C., i also delivered via c-section and had a similar experience /c the bleeding. for me, i had this variation of light-to-heavy bleeding over an 8-week period - i...
Gonna Try an Ovulation Predictor Kit,
Asked by E.D. from Pittsburgh
on August 12, 2009
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my hubby and i have been trying to conceive our second child for about 4months now. i'm getting a lil bummed and discouraged. so i am going to try an ovulation predict...
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- You should look into NFP/FAM. It is much cheaper to do and you will learn alot about your body and how it works.
- I know Chealsea gave you great advice, several years ago now, I did the charting my temperature in the morning before I was out of bed.It helped me to see when I would...
- I think the only thing i would add is to start on day 9 and do it everyday. I know i have heard reasons why you should do every other. I don't remember or believe th...
After Breastfeeding.....
Asked by H.M. from Savannah
on July 21, 2008
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My son, 1 year old, has just stopped breastfeeding. It has been about 5 days. Around the 3rd day I became bloated and having premenstrual type symptoms. I have only...
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- Hi H., I breastfed my second child for 2 years, and my period started when he was 12 months old. When it started, I was regular immediately, having a period every mon...
- Wow, three 4 years without a period! How nice! Anyway, I didn't have a period or a migraine the entire time i was pregnant or nursing. As soon as i stopped nursing, i ...
- My daughter breastfed until just around her 2nd birthday. With her, my periods returned right at 10 months and were regular. I conceived my son when she was 22 month...
Mentrual Period
Asked by F.M. from Knoxville
on August 14, 2007
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At what age is normal to start your menstrual cycle? My oldest daughter is going to be 10 yrs. old in October and she has all the signs of PMS lately. The last coupl...
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- Hi F., well i started at 11 and my daughter started at 11. I think its between 9 and 16. Just get ready for those pms days. I lived through them but sometimes ...
- I started when I was 11. But I have read information that suggests that the body will start changing and preparing for it before it happens. I would talk to her ab...
- I was 10 when I started my period. I was younger than my friends when they started ... and was totally upset by starting so early! Ha ha! It was traumatic, but that wa...
