Hi Zara,
Here is a list of when to contact a doctor for irregular menstrual bleeding (I know several of these probably won't apply in your case):
- You have soaked through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 - 3 hours.
- Your bleeding has lasted longer than 1 week.
- You are pregnant or could be pregnant.
- You have severe pain, especially if you also have pain when not menstruating.
- Your periods have been heavy or prolonged for three or more cycles, compared to what is normal for you.
- You have a fever or abnormal vaginal discharge, especially if it has an odor.
- You have bleeding or spotting after menopause.
- You have bleeding or spotting between periods.
- You have nipple discharge, excessive hair growth, deepening voice, unintentional weight loss or gain, or new acne.
Here is the link in case you want to learn more about this: MedlinePlus: Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular Periods
Good luck, and let us know how you are doing.
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Hi Zara,
February 4, 2011 - 9:14amHere is a list of when to contact a doctor for irregular menstrual bleeding (I know several of these probably won't apply in your case):
- You have soaked through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 - 3 hours.
- Your bleeding has lasted longer than 1 week.
- You are pregnant or could be pregnant.
- You have severe pain, especially if you also have pain when not menstruating.
- Your periods have been heavy or prolonged for three or more cycles, compared to what is normal for you.
- You have a fever or abnormal vaginal discharge, especially if it has an odor.
- You have bleeding or spotting after menopause.
- You have bleeding or spotting between periods.
- You have nipple discharge, excessive hair growth, deepening voice, unintentional weight loss or gain, or new acne.
Here is the link in case you want to learn more about this: MedlinePlus: Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular Periods
Good luck, and let us know how you are doing.
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