Sex, Etc. -- What are common menstrual problems?

What are common menstrual problems?

During the menstrual cycle, sometimes the uterus contracts to help push the blood and tissue from your body. These contractions can cause the menstrual cramps you might feel during your period. They hurt. You can ease them by taking medicine, like Midol or Motrin, available in drugstores and supermarkets, or by doing yoga and relaxation exercises. It’s uncommon for cramps to be so bad that you have to spend the day in bed. If that happens, see a doctor.

Another warning. Some girls feel cranky, tired, moody, bloated, achy, and irritable the week before their period begins. There is a name for this. It is called Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Some are lucky and have little or very mild symptoms. Others have a tough time functioning when PMS strikes. Again, if it’s that bad, talk to your health care provider.

Your Comments

RE: cramps before period?

Posted by: DanR on Sep 15th, 2008 11:45am

It sounds like this could just be normal premenstrual
syndrome (PMS), but this will really depend on your body.
Is your period normally regular? Is it possible it could be
coming early this month? Is it like your normal cramping,
or does it feel different? If you are concerned and thinks
do not feel the way the normally feel, your best bet is to
see a health care provider. To find a clinic near you,
check out this link: http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/.

cramps before period?

Posted by: briana823 on Sep 13th, 2008 5:22pm

i have had cramps for the past couple of days but am not
expecting my period until sometime next week...is this
normal?

Iregular Period

Posted by: moonni on Jun 2nd, 2008 3:32am

I usually get my period after every 3 or 4 months or
sometimes after 1 month.Would it creat any problem to get
pregnant.I am still vergin and want to have baby after 1
year. I am very tensed.What can i do?

RE: PERIODS

Posted by: DanR on Jan 7th, 2008 11:54am

Try not to panic! Stress can sometimes make a situation
like this worse. For some women it is common to have
irregular periods their whole lives. Since you yourself
have never been "regular," you may be one of those women. If
you are concerned, your best bet is to see your health care
provider. Besides stress, too much exercising, strict
dieting and pregnancy can also be reasons for a missed
period. Check out this FAQ for more info:
http://www.sexetc.org/faq/girls_health/4022.

PERIODS

Posted by: rachelann on Jan 6th, 2008 4:10pm

HELLO,I AM 20 YEARS OLD. MY PERIODS HAVE NEVER BEEN REGULAR,
BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN WORRIED. BUT FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I
HAVE BEEN ONLY HAVING A PERIOD EVERY OTHER MONTH. I HAVE
SKIPED MONTHS BEFORE IN THE PAST. BUT IT IS ROUTINE NOW AND
HAS BEEN FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS TO ONLY HAVE A PERIOD EVERY 2
MONTHS. I AM WORRIED BUT I AM A BIT SCARED TO GO AND SEE MY
GP? I HAVE ALSO PUT ON SOME WEIGHT IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS
AND HAVE BEEN VERY STRESSED. DO YOU KNOW ANY OTHER CAUSES?

Re: not alone and two months

Posted by: rbarar on Jun 20th, 2007 3:13pm

Periods are often irregular in young women – particularly
when they first start getting their periods. But, generally,
they become more regular (every 21-31 days) as time goes on.
Lots of things – including excessive exercise, being
overweight or underweight, stress, certain medications –
can cause irregular periods. However, it is a good idea to
see a gynecologist or go to a clinic to get checked out if
you start having irregular periods, particularly if you have
been regular before.

not alone

Posted by: blue4 on Jun 16th, 2007 1:44pm

im about to be 2 months late and im concerned. I took
pregnancy tests n they all came out negative. in fact I have
had change in exercise but im wondering what other reasons
can cause this

Two Months

Posted by: allihaveisme on Jun 2nd, 2007 7:57pm

It's been two months and a few days since I've had my
period. I don't know why this could be...is this abnormal?

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