When to See Doc for Periods

Question: Do I Need to See a Doctor About My Period?Answer: You should seek the advice of your health care provider if: Your periods have not started by the time you are 16. This is a sign of primary amenorrhea. You have had periods and they suddenly stop. There are many reasons, other than pregnancy, for missed periods. Your period lasts too long. The average woman menstruates for 5 to 7 days during each period. You’re bleeding is excessive – a good way to tell if you are bleeding excessively is to note how often you are changing pads or tampons – if it’s as often as every hour or two then your menstrual bleeding may be excessive. Abnormal uterine bleeding is often caused by fibroid tumors; other less common causes include cervical cancer and pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. All of a sudden you feel sick and you are using tampons. This may be a sign of a rare condition often associated with tampons called Toxic Shock Syndrome or TSS. Symptoms of TSS include a sudden high fever and a rash that looks like a sunburn. Bleeding between periods, of more than a few drops, should be evaluated by your health care provider. Many conditions are linked to bleeding between periods including low thyroid levels, stress, and hormonal fluctuations. Severe or disabling menstrual cramps should be reported to your health care provider. Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) is experienced by fifty percent of women for one or two days during menstruation.if(zSbL

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