Please Females Only...

[cassius]

I think my period started yesterday, but way earlier than expected.. It is very, very, very heavy. It is also kinda painful..Is this normal, or should I go to the doctor...

[Theperfect10]

Its a hard one to call over cyber space. If in any doubt, I would definetly go to your doctor.
For me, I have had one or two irregular periods since I started this woe but nothing that caused me any alarm. If your worried go to your doctor and at the very least be reassured that you are ok.

[Atkid]

You will hear from a lot of women who this has gotten their cycle early when first starting off on Atkins. Usually your second cycle will be fine. If it is unbearable then you might want to see a doctor to be sure it is nothing more, but the fact that it is early I have read again and again.

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Hello Dear,

I read in your siggy that you are 14-years-old. Way back in the day, when I was that age, I would have times when my periods would sorta get wonky and reset themselves. I was not heavy then either so that wasn't it. I think your body has to learn how to regulate itself sometimes. However, if you are always regular and have had your cycle for a while, then you might need to tell your parent so you can go to the doctor.

Deb

[maplesix]

I was pretty irregular at your age too.

[maeg]

Don't fret - when I was your age, I would occasionally have a period that would be quite heavy, very painful - the pain woulden't go away until I eventually vomited, later on that day. And yet some months they were bareley noticable. I think the general rule of thumb is if you are soaking a pad every hour for 4 hours you should seek medical attention.

[Sarah1341]

If you are concerned, you should definitely talk to a parent. I had some issues recently where I was bleeding heavy and the doc told me to come in only if filling a pad every 1 hour. If you think its just a little heavier than normal - take some ibuprofen and it will slow the bleeding (this is what the doc made me do and it worked like a charm).

Feel better!!

[runnwme]

Great ideas from everyone...Just wanted to mention too that I am on induction and ALWAYS start mine at the same time. I mean, I can alwasy count on when it will happen within 2 hours on the day! Well, this time around, being on induction, I started a day early. I'm a l ittle bummed, becasue I love being so predictable. But I was early and way heavier than usual too. I related it to this WOE....

[cassius]

Thank you guys!! Well girls so much!! If it doesnt stop in a week, then I will try to go to the doctor, but does it also slow down weight loss..being on your period

[Atkid]

Your weight will fluctuate from water weight but it should not affect you losing, the water weight will drop afterwards. Actually, your metabolism is suppose to be higher during your period.