Other / 09/01/2019

Why is my period lasting so long on birth control?

Hormonal birth control pills alter the body’s natural hormone levels. Although many people use hormonal contraceptives to shorten or regulate their periods, they can sometimes result in heavier or prolonged periods. Abnormal periods are common during the first few months of taking a new hormonal medication.

What to do if your period lasts longer than 7 days?

Periods can last longer than 7 days with heavy flows that require pads or tampons to be replaced every 1–2 hours. Most cases of endometriosis can be diagnosed with an ultrasound. If you think you might have endometriosis, set up an appointment with your doctor for further evaluation.

Is it normal for my period to last 8 days?

The average period is two to seven days in length, so bleeding for eight days or more is considered long. In general, periods on the longer end of normal (five to seven days) aren’t something to worry about. So although aggravating, it’s unlikely due to an underlying problem.

When to seek help for a long period?

You may want to seek immediate care with a long period if you spike a fever or are losing an abnormally heavy amount of blood or large blood clots. A sign that you’re losing a lot of blood is if you need to change a pad or tampon one to two times per hour for several hours.

What happens when you miss your period for a long time?

A Missed Period. If you miss a period, your next one may be longer than usual because your uterine lining has spent a long time building up, Dr. Tazuke says. The causes of a missed period include stress, sleep disturbances, and changes in weight.

Is it possible for your period to last all month?

Hey, in a perfect world your period would come a-knockin’ at the same time each month, without all those crappy symptoms, and hang around for a few days before quietly bidding you adieu. But this isn’t a perfect world (alas), and menstruation—what it looks like, feels like, and how long it lasts—is different for every woman.

What should I do if I have a long period?

If you’ve always had a long period, there’s probably nothing wrong, but you should get a blood count to make sure you’re not anemic. Getting enough iron from supplements or foods like spinach, red meat, and poultry can help prevent anemia.

How long should your period last in Middle School?

I was told in middle school health class that your period should last between two and seven days. But I very quickly learned this was just the ideal situation for most people — not what everyone actually experiences.