Thank you for coming to us with your concerns regarding your menstrual cycle and PMS.
How long have you been menstruating?
Some girls will find that their menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, whereas others might have a 24-day cycle, a 30-day cycle, or even longer.
Irregular periods are common in girls who are just beginning to menstruate. It may take the body a while to sort out all the changes going on, so a girl may have a 28-day cycle for 2 months, then miss a month, for example. Usually, after a year or two, the menstrual cycle will become more regular. Some women continue to have irregular periods into adulthood, though.
PMS is related to changes in the body's hormones. As hormone levels rise and fall during a woman's menstrual cycle, they can affect the way she feels, both emotionally and physically. Some girls, in addition to feeling more intense emotions than they usually do, notice physical changes along with their periods — some feel bloated or puffy because of water retention, others notice swollen and sore breasts, and some get headaches.
kentonsss, a migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.Is this what you are experiencing? If so, you may need to see a physician about this.
Otherwise, a mild headache that goes away once your period starts is most likely a premenstrual symptom and nothing to worry too much about.
If you are concerned about your irregular menstrual cycle, consider scheduling an appointment with a gynecologist, who can rule out a hormonal issue and prescribe an oral contraceptive to help regulate your cycle.
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Hello kentonsss,
Thank you for coming to us with your concerns regarding your menstrual cycle and PMS.
How long have you been menstruating?
Some girls will find that their menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, whereas others might have a 24-day cycle, a 30-day cycle, or even longer.
Irregular periods are common in girls who are just beginning to menstruate. It may take the body a while to sort out all the changes going on, so a girl may have a 28-day cycle for 2 months, then miss a month, for example. Usually, after a year or two, the menstrual cycle will become more regular. Some women continue to have irregular periods into adulthood, though.
PMS is related to changes in the body's hormones. As hormone levels rise and fall during a woman's menstrual cycle, they can affect the way she feels, both emotionally and physically. Some girls, in addition to feeling more intense emotions than they usually do, notice physical changes along with their periods — some feel bloated or puffy because of water retention, others notice swollen and sore breasts, and some get headaches.
kentonsss, a migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.Is this what you are experiencing? If so, you may need to see a physician about this.
Otherwise, a mild headache that goes away once your period starts is most likely a premenstrual symptom and nothing to worry too much about.
If you are concerned about your irregular menstrual cycle, consider scheduling an appointment with a gynecologist, who can rule out a hormonal issue and prescribe an oral contraceptive to help regulate your cycle.
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December 16, 2015 - 9:35amMaryann
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