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Okay, so I've had my period for almost 2 years but I've only had it maybe a handful of times. I understand that that's completely normal. My question is - I started my period Wednesday and it's been REALLY heavy. Like heavier than it has ever been before. So heavy that I change my pad 3-4 times just during school. Usually I put one on in the morning and I can make it until lunch and then until I get home. But lately it's been taking me 6-7 just to get through an entire day. When I use the bathroom the entire toilet bowl water turns completely red and this is also the first time that I can tell when I'm bleeding.
So I was just wondering, has anyone ever had such a heavy period, is it normal to get it this heavy, could it be because I've gone so long without it (I haven't had my period since late July) or do you think there's something wrong about it being this heavy? Today is my 3rd day into it and it's still this heavy. Normally my period lasts about 5-7 days, but by the 3rd, it gets much lighter and by the 5 and on (if it goes longer) it's so light where one pad will last throughout an entire day and I only change when I go to bed and wake up. I'm so used to having a light period (or at least it only being this heavy the first day that I feel as if something is wrong. So any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
It is normal to have a heavy period. If it's bothering you that much though you could go see a gynocologist. If she thinks it's necessary, she could put you on the birth control pill. This regulates your periods. I don't really think it matters about age because I'm 14 and I have to go on it because my period lasts a wicked long time. If you don't want to go to the gyno, i would recommend overnight pads or really large ones. Also, if you wear tampons, wear a pad at the same time. Hope I helpedd!
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Thanks, I have a physical scheduled for January something and I plan on talking to my doctor (who's also a gyno) about birth control.
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