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Post Menstrual Problem
Asked by M.L. from Washington DC
on September 5, 2009
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I am 22 years of age.My period happens between 10-13 every month.Discharge for 3-4 days.1st day-severe pain in the joints of backside,belly and abdomen.Cant able to si...
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- If your period comes every month between the 10th or 13th, then once a month is a fairly normal cycle timing wise, but the severe pain is not normal. If your period c...
- I would recommend reading a book by Dr John Lee "Hormone Balance Made Simple." Birth control pills are synthetic hormones and often mask a problem but then later it ca...
- You should ask your doctor to check you for endometriosis and/or polycystic ovaries, both of which can cause severe menstrual symptoms. I have a friend that has been o...
Pre Menstral Blues
Asked by L.O. from Los Angeles
on August 4, 2009
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I am having a difficult time lately right before my menstral cycle begins. I am getting really depressed and unmotivated to do anything two weeks before my periord and...
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- I at one time had severe mood swings right before menstruation as well. I discovered that it was from the hormones in the birth control pills I was taking. Those mood ...
- L., Absolutely check with your doctor and have your thyroid and all hormone levels checked. Arbonne carries a great progesterone cream and it is all natural. After you...
- Hi L., I related to each one of your PMS symptoms. I always thought PMS was normal and I just had to deal w/ that rough two weeks but this past year (I did not have ...
My First Period Back
Asked by D.H. from Cleveland
on June 4, 2007
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While I am happy to know I might actually get pregnant sometime soon now I am a bit concerned and wondering what some of your experiences have been. I woke up this mor...
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- Sometimes when I get my period I get nauseous as well. BUT I can say I had a period when I was pregnant with my adoring 4th son ... So if it is an out of the ordinary...
- If you truly want to make sure, go to your doctor and get a blood test. The bleeding could be implantation bleeding, but not if it has lasted all day. Go see you...
- I know this is a personal question, but is your period heavy or spotty? I've heard you can bleed or spot early in a pregnancy--perhaps you should take a test anyhow? ...
When Does Menstruation Return After Weaning?
Asked by D.L. from San Diego
on January 8, 2009
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My son weaned himself just before his 1st birthday. I pumped for 2-3 weeks afterwards until my milk ran out. It is now nearly 2 months later and I still have not gotte...
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- Hello D. ... I can certainly understand your concerns. I've been a prenatal/postnatal health educator and lactation specialist for the past 28 years. In my experi...
- I was confused by the very late return as well. It finally showed up when my daughter was about 14 months old. Be thankful you haven't had to deal with it just yet! ...
- i got mine about 2 months after weaning for both children. you'll probably get it any day now!
Question About Menstruation and a Cold
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on October 26, 2006
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My daughter is 11 and has had her period for almost a year now.
Everything has been going great for her no problems at all.
The only issue I am concerned about and w...
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- That's funny. I don't get a cold every month, but when I do get sick it's almost always right before or during my period. I'm sure it's an immune-system thing but I've...
- I'm no dr but I think its probabley immune system too, I still get spots the week before. Try her on vitamins and mght want to make sure her iron levels are good too.
- That is an interesting question. There is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler that is a very good explanation of the female reproductive sy...
Menstruation & Milk Supply
Asked by J.H. from Chicago
on March 13, 2008
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I am one of the lucky few who got my period less than 2 months post-partum. I've noticed the last couple of months that my milk supply is drastically reduced the week ...
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- Your OB can prescribe you reglan. It boosts your milk supply. Have you tried eating oatmeal also. Oatmeal is a natural way to do it and does work. I would stick to the...
- I haven't gotten my period yet (Knock on wood), but I had a dip in my supply around month 5. I went from pumping 5 oz each time to 1/2 oz. I went on a Fenugeek regim...
- Jessica: try a calcium/magnesium supplement from mid cycle through menstruation. P., RLC, IBCLC Breastfeeding and Parenting Solutions
Teen Menstrual Cycle
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on January 15, 2009
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My daughter has had her period going on the 3rd week went to see a pedi at the 2nd week and she had a horrible bladder infection. So he wanted to do a renal ultrasound...
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- When I was in high school a friend of mine went though a spell where she would have a period for 3 weeks and then off for a week. The docs ran every kind of test poss...
- Hi M., you are on the right track to have her see an OB - I don;t think it is normal for a young girl of her age to have such an irregular cycle- unless there is a me...
- M., I think it's wise for your daughter to see the gynecologist. I would be hesitant to take any medication or birth control pills, though. In my case, I suffered ...
Period After Breastfeeding
Asked by H.W. from Minneapolis
on July 17, 2009
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I was wondering how long it typically takes for you to get your period after stopping breastfeeding? I am slightly anxious to know how my cycles are going to be after...
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- It was easily 4-6 months after I stopped breastfeeding before I got my period. However, my best friend is still nursing and she got her period 6 months ago, so obviou...
- H., I got my period back weeks after giving birth even though I was exclusively breastfeeding round the clock. I have had friends, however, who didn't have a perio...
- It was about 7 months with both of my kids.
Fertility and Breastfeeding
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on April 19, 2007
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Does anyone know what the chances are of conceiving while breastfeeding when menstruation has not yet returned? I've heard different things...
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- I was nursing my 9-month old full time and taking the mini pill. I had not menstruated yet and I got pregnant with my second. I was 9 weeks pregnant when I realized ...
- I personally wouldn't chance it! My father and his sister are exactly 9 months apart, and according to his mother she hadn't began menstrating yet either! Have kids cl...
- I got pregnant while I was breastfeeding. Although my period had returned, but it is a possiblity whether you are mestrating yet or not.
Teen Neighbor Pregnant? Maybe -Maybe Not?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on October 3, 2006
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Ok I have a neighbor who is 14. Yes I know very young! I am like a mentor or big sister to her. Her family life stinks, mom is out of the picture. Dad is pretty much a...
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- B., Along with health issues and weight concerns, stress can cause a period to be very irregular, as can illness. Plus, when I was 13-15, I only got my period two or...
- I have no answers, but this is very interesting, please keep us all up to date on what you find out.
- I agree with the blood test thing ... I always thought that if a Preg. test was wrong it would only be wrong in the first few days since it looks for the preg hormone ...
