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lately i been bleeding lightly, and my period last for a long time. is that normal? i dont bleed heavily. what is wrong with me? will this affect of me having kids? i used to take birth control pills 3 years ago. im not taking no birth control pills.
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i did have unprotected sex during that time. because my last normal period was Nov 4,2010. then i have unprotected sex afterwards.
March 8, 2011 - 11:44amThis Comment
It may be your body is irregular from coming off the pill ? How long ago did you stop taking the pill? Im 22 and I came off the depo injection (another type of contraception) and i did not have a period for 2 months then all a sudden i bled for 2 weeks then the next month i was normal. Everybodys bodys work differently an examine is an option. Another good thing to start doing is get a calender mark the first day of your period and also when it stops or stopped. Continue this every month keep a record of every period. That way you will soon know what is normal for your body and its an advantage for planning pregnancy too as all you have to do from then is find when you ovulate and record that too. :) hope ive helped a bit :) good luck
March 4, 2011 - 12:12amThis Comment
i stopped taking birth control pills 3 years ago. my period been fine after that. my period started acting crazy around december 2010 to January 2011. i dont know what to do. its driving me crazy. but thank you for helping me.
March 7, 2011 - 2:26pmThis Comment
but another thing during those 2 months i didnt have a period at all. i thought i was pregnant. but i wasnt.
March 7, 2011 - 2:30pmThis Comment
At 23 years old, you probably have been menstruating for a number of years and you are too young for menopause, which is another time in a woman's life when periods become abnormal. I am not a physician and cannot tell what is causing the lighter but longer periods and the impact on your ability to get pregnant. The best thing you can do for yourself is to be checked by a physician.
March 3, 2011 - 6:00pmThis Comment
im sorry im 23 years old.
March 3, 2011 - 5:42pmThis Comment
Hi ladyflair88,
March 3, 2011 - 5:38pmYour period may not be the same every month.Periods can be light, moderate, or heavy in terms of how much blood comes out of the vagina. This is called menstrual flow. The length of the period also varies. Most periods last from 3 to 5 days. But, anywhere from 2 to 7 days is normal.
You did not mention how old you are. In teens, hormonal changes can cause long periods along with irregular periods.
Bleeding for more days than normal is one symptom of an abnormal period. I suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor or at a health clinic. By doing a physical examination and obtaining your medical history, a healthcare provider can determine the cause of your changes and answer any questions you have about getting pregnant.
Keep us posted.
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im 23 years old.
March 3, 2011 - 5:52pmThis Comment