a girls only question

bella_baby

I have been working out consistently since May. My periods have been pretty regular, until this month. I had a period from September 12-18. It was perfectly normal, then today I woke up to find i have started another period. Are my hormones freaking out from the weight I've lost or could this be something more serious? Help please.

jolinemariem

normally with losing weight and exercise i have heard from women the opposite. never hurts to call the doctor

PuzzleGirl65

Please call your doctor.

Contrarian

See your doctor. They know better than we do.

Kikilicious84

Well is it a full blown period or is like spotting?

Some times there can be spotting at ovulation...then there's the general "mid cycle" spotting.

lauehorn

I have been working out consistently since May. My periods have been pretty regular, until this month. I had a period from September 12-18. It was perfectly normal, then today I woke up to find i have started another period. Are my hormones freaking out from the weight I've lost or could this be something more serious? Help please.

It is most likely related to weight loss/exercise, but it could be something more serious. (Unless you are taking other supplements or medications or something that may interfere with your cycle, but you didn't mention that.) You really need to call your OBGYN on this one. You can probably just call and speak with one of the nurses. They will let you know whether to make an appointment or whether you should just monitor the situation and see what happens over the next couple cycles.

rachelelizabeth88

it's normal... mine has come twice a month a few times, usually it's when it's switching from the beginning of the month to the middle or end... you could also be stressed.. mine sometimes comes again if im stressed lol

peanut613

don't you think you're better off talking to a dr if you're concerned about something? a random bunch of strangers aren't exactly the experts...

ilookthetype

See your doc!

Kikilicious84

Did you take a pregnany test?

eillamarie

When I was training heavily for swimming I would often skip periods or have 2 in one month. So if you're training heavily this probably isn't a concern. But if you aren't training vigorously then go to a doc!!

cmriverside

Sometimes there is spotting if you are pregnant - especially at about your time in the cycle when the egg would implant.


Any chance?

aarnold86

I have had that problem before also. Do you take birth control pills? My doctor had to change the kind that I was one and it took care of the problem. I hope that this helps but you still should call and just talk to your doctor.

Shweedog

I'm on the bc pill and have had consistent periods for 15 years. After changing my eating and exercise habits I started a week and a half early. I was told by my physician that it was my body reacting to the change. I went back to normal the next month. Of course if you are concerned then seek medical advice. But I bet you are just fine.

marycmeadows

I have skipped my period twice because of weight loss. Your hormones can be easily thrown off. (When I started college, I didn't get my period for 6 months due to stress).

antijen

The last time that happened to me it turned out I had a parasite. 16 years later I still have that parasite, only now it lives outside my body and wont do her homework.

Get thee to a doctor. It might be normal fluctuations, stress, whatever, but you'll feel better knowing.

janinab75

With any sudden change, you should always consult your doctor! From what I understand (and I don't have much of a medical background) your periods could get off track if there is a sudden and drastic weight loss. Also extreme gymnasts, anorexics, etc tend to stop getting periods because of their lack of body fat, but if you have been consistent since May and gradually losing weight since May, I would just double check with your doctor to make sure.

Apryl546

That's funny.. Because I am currently having the same problem..
I'm on birth control, havent missed a single day this month.. and my period started last Wednesday.. While I was still taking the pill. I'm not supposed to start till THIS Thursday. Needless to say I'm still bleeding on and off.

jeffsgal105

The last time that happened to me it turned out I had a parasite. 16 years later I still have that parasite, only now it lives outside my body and wont do her homework.

Get thee to a doctor. It might be normal fluctuations, stress, whatever, but you'll feel better knowing.

LOL

puggleperson

I am having the same exact problem right now! Last month I had two periods and just last week I had a wierd brown tint while ovulating!!! The only changes I have made include my work out regine and eating patterns. I still plan on going to the dr. and I seriously hope I am not pregnant b/c I am cruising to the Caribbean April (That would make me 8 months LOL).. I honestly don't see how either one of us could be preggo seeing as how we both had two periods in one month lol

puggleperson

The last time that happened to me it turned out I had a parasite. 16 years later I still have that parasite, only now it lives outside my body and wont do her homework.

Get thee to a doctor. It might be normal fluctuations, stress, whatever, but you'll feel better knowing.

OMGoodness!!! TOO Funny!!!

Being2befit

Go see a doc.. I missed 2months recently when I started working out hard....but ya see a doc

kaywhyzcu

Anytime you put stress on your body you have the possibility of screwing up your hormones and messing up your periods. Spotting after could even be pregnancy signs so The possibilities are absolutely endless. If you are very concerned see a doctor. Especially if its a very heavy bleeding

sunkisses

Ive had the same thing due to a) a pill that didn't have enough estrogen in it to regulate my period, and now b) I've switched back to another pill. So if you're dealing with the Pill you might want to look into how to keep it from doing that.

Jennjenn1974

If anything wierd starts happening with any part of your body...a trained medical professional would be your best bet.

Kimdbro

I agree you should double check with your doctor, but he/she will likely will tell you what I was told, and that it's perfectly normal. I was just going to ask if you were in your early 20's... then clicked on your profile and see that you are. This happens regularly to girls in their 20's. Stress, cold meds, hormonal changes during the aging process. I found that sex also affected things, particularly if I hadn't had any in a long while and then did... the next period was always out of wack. Still, it's best to make sure and see your doctor.

puggleperson

I love how everyone just assumed that we all have medical insurance to just go run out to the dr. everytime something abnormal happnes!!!

sunkisses

I love how everyone just assumed that we all have medical insurance to just go run out to the dr. everytime something abnormal happnes!!!

Yeah, 'cause the suggestion that someone visit a doctor when they're experiencing a medical condition they're unfamiliar with is just absurd. WTF are these people thinking!?! How politically incorrect of them to automatically assume medical insurance exists.