i need help im afraid of going to the doctor. so im 34yrs my problem is that ive been on my menstral period for about a month. it comes and goes any suggestions ?
Hi Alicia,
Hey, don't panic. Periods are controlled by hormones, and they are sometimes all over the place. I had a period last for forty days when I was your age, I remember.
We are all hoping for regular hormones. I understand being afraid of going to the doctor. I remember my first times! So hard. And now I go and complain to them all the time!! Just had to get used to it.
I think you do have to go to the doctor, just to double check nothing is wrong. The doctor will probably scan your uterus from the outside (no pain!) and maybe do a bit of an internal examination.
I hope you have someone you can go to the doctor with, a sister or friend or mum. There is no point putting it off, really, it is a part of life you just have to accept and get used to. And it is certainly not as bad as our imagination paints it.
Big hugs to you,
Jennifer
thank u that helped I'll make an appointment with a doctor
hello, I am also 34 and having problems, I haven't had a period since having a baby 13 weeks ago and being investigated for peri. If you have a practice with a female doctor then ask to speak to them if you are more comfortable.
It could be something so simple that can be treated easily, I would imagine that they will run bloods to check all of your hormone levels and see what happens from there.
Please, don't be afraid of going to see your doctor. If it is something 'trivial' then it will set your mind at ease. If it is something more sinister - the sooner you are seen, the sooner you can get something done.
Sorry to seem so blunt, but my OH had a worry like that (blood in his urine), turned out to be bladder cancer. But because he saw his doctor (and because his doctor is brilliant) he quickly saw a specialist and the result is he was treated and is fine.
It's easy to say 'don't worry' when it's not you. I know you must be, so go and see your doctor!
A month ? my God ,you have to see a doctor . no need to be afraid . it is ok . as a woman you at least should learn how to take care of yourself and cherish yourself . don't worry !! just go to see a doctor....
Hi Alicia. Please B calm. Sometimes.... and "normal doctor" don't know this: you need some extra iron+ folic acid. Sometimes it just does the trick. Anyway please go get a check and scan. Then tell us how you're doing. XX
Now you have reminded me that when I was about your age my periods started coming very close together, I eventually went to the doc about it but before he could do much they righted themselves. No idea what caused it but I guess fluctuating hormones can happen at any age.