Re: looooooong menstrual cycle!!
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 May 2001 11:13:57 -0500 (CDT)
There are tons of reasons why your period can be such a pain and last so
looooooooong. Among them are weight loss, weight gain, stress, thyroid
changes, medications, pregnancy, stress (stress is a biggie) and that's
just for starters.
If this persists or recurs monthly like this, it would be a good idea to
see a gynecologist to see what's up.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Wed, 16 May 2001, Phoebe wrote:
>
>I am 18 years old, and I first started my period when I was 14. I have
>usually had irregular cycles (which I'm pretty sure is a result of my
>youth), but the last time I had my period, my cycle was exactly 28 days.
>Think I'm normal so far?? :) I have currently been on my period for 20
>days, and most of it has been fairly light, but I am starting to get a
>little worried and annoyed. Should I be worried? What is wrong with me?
>:)
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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