Discharge (bloody, purulent...), white wash... - general questions
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Period talk: Questions and advice
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rowdyfox1 said:What exactly does "spotting" mean? 😕
It's just light, irregular bleeding.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Rachel Walker45 said:Just a quick question for you ladies who usually swim or bathe during your period. I've never actually used tampons before, so I'm wondering if I should go with a larger size to prevent any leaks while I'm in the water, or does that not really matter? Also, do I need to change it right after getting out of the pool, or can it last through, say, an entire afternoon? This is just a standard cycle, day three.
As long as you pick a size that matches your flow, a tampon can easily last through an entire afternoon without any issues. I don't use anything other than tampons myself, so I know from experience.
Vulvar itching: any advice?
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First off, I’d really appreciate it if you could put more thought into your thread titles next time. I've mentioned this countless times, but vague titles like "help," "what is this," or "what do I do now" don't actually tell anyone what the post is about, which forces me to step in and rename them myself.
Thanks.
Second, you should definitely make an appointment with your OB-GYN right away.
Thanks.
Second, you should definitely make an appointment with your OB-GYN right away.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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I feel the same way; it happens to everyone, provided you don't start relying on it as a form of birth control.
Birth control and pregnancy risks
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You really just answered that question yourself, didn't you?
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Robin Miller4 said:I'm a blonde! :P
I'll admit I can be a little slow sometimes... I just don't get certain things--
😂Like, even today, it still hasn't arrived... but my period tracker app says it should have.🙂
I thought I'd definitely have it within 2-3 days, so we'll just see what happens.))🙏
My daughter is younger than you, but she seems to understand how her cycle works much better since she's been through it several times now.
You can get results from all sorts of things, but I really hope you aren't planning on basing your whole life around tracking bleeding via an app. Don't stress yourself out over the small stuff if you aren't sexually active; your cycle will likely stay pretty irregular for another couple of years. For some girls, things level out quickly, but for others, they don't—my daughter often goes two or three months without one, which is perfectly normal.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Robin Miller4 said:I don't quite follow... shouldn't I be swimming all summer long? It would definitely help my period flow. I honestly don't get some of you guys; plenty of other girls swim every single day and their cycles stay perfectly normal.😕
Hey there!
Look, just because your period didn't arrive exactly when you expected doesn't mean anything is wrong. It can honestly take a year or even two for everything to finally settle into a predictable rhythm.
Regarding hygiene during menstruation: my daughter recently attended her sex education class. Here in the States, this is standard procedure—it’s mandatory for all students before they head into High School. They explained everything clearly, and parents are encouraged to attend those sessions to ensure everyone is on the same page. The instructors strongly recommend showering at least once a day while you're on your period. In fact, they actually prefer a shower over a bath, simply because you don't want to be sitting in a tub of blood for hygiene reasons. No one suggested that you should stop washing or just live in discomfort for those few days. Just maintain your personal hygiene exactly as you did before—if anything, maybe wash a little more frequently if the weather is hot. And don't stress if your period is a little late, unless you've already become sexually active.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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I usually experience the exact opposite—I honestly can’t put my finger on why—but it typically lasts about four to six days, and if I go swimming, day four is almost certainly the finish line. I'm not trying to contradict you; it’s just that my coworkers and I hit the local community pool together, and even with the warm water, we all deal with the same thing.
I suppose it really just comes down to how everyone's body reacts individually. 🙂
I suppose it really just comes down to how everyone's body reacts individually. 🙂
Period talk: Questions and advice
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I honestly don't see the connection between swimming and bleeding. If you're using a tampon that can handle your flow, then by all means, jump in the water. I’ve been swimming in oceans and pools for years without a single issue, even with a tampon. All those old wives' tales about how you can't swim or even wash your hair are just nonsense I heard when I was a kid; menstruation isn't some handicap, it's just a natural bodily function.
From my very first period until now, I haven't missed a single chance to go swimming whenever the opportunity arose. Believe me, after over 20 years of dealing with this, I've never had a single problem.
From my very first period until now, I haven't missed a single chance to go swimming whenever the opportunity arose. Believe me, after over 20 years of dealing with this, I've never had a single problem.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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I don't want to overanalyze things, but I remember reading somewhere that some women experience light spotting during ovulation.
Maybe others have a better way of explaining it, but that was my first thought—especially after you mentioned not expecting anything for another two weeks.🙂
Maybe others have a better way of explaining it, but that was my first thought—especially after you mentioned not expecting anything for another two weeks.🙂
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Susan Diaz91 said:I don't think you're pregnant. Usually, if you have a period that's unusually short, you see more discharge, but based on what you described, it sounded like actual bleeding to me.
Was it heavy bleeding for two days, or just some reddish-brown spotting???
A coworker at my office just dropped the bombshell that she's 21 weeks along... we all started teasing her about what she was hiding, and she told us she had regular periods until three weeks ago. Since she didn't have any other symptoms or weight gain, she didn't even panic until she felt those "butterflies" in her stomach—which turned out to be the baby kicking!
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Dana Doyle4 said:what kind of ridiculous ritual do I need for a reversible process... kangaroo sweat mixed with frog hair... what even is that?
Give the trolling a rest.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Donna Lee98 said:Like I mentioned before, I've been on the pill for years and honestly, I haven't noticed anything at all. Aside from some breast enlargement, regular cycles and a perfect figure,
Back when I was on the pill, I felt like I could predict my period down to the exact hour. It happened every single month like clockwork—same day, same time. It had the precision of a high-end Rolex watch. 😁
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Donna Lee98 said:Like I mentioned before, I've been on birth control for years and honestly? It hasn't done anything for me—except maybe help with my curves, regular cycles, and keeping my figure in shape.
I'm actually pretty jealous of you; the thought of taking pills makes me nauseous, yet they seem to be the "easy" way out.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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hiddentiger20 said:Exactly... I honestly believe that’s how it works. Think about it: even with standard medication, nothing is purely beneficial without some trade-off; everything carries a risk. It's the same with birth control pills. There isn't a single option you can take indefinitely without eventually facing side effects or negative impacts. As the old saying goes, "everything is good in moderation." If you overdo anything or push your system too hard, it's bound to catch up with you eventually. Having studied biology, my understanding of hormones is such that I would never mess with them unless nature forced my hand through an actual disorder—which is never a fun situation to be in. Ultimately, I truly believe every woman is capable of taking charge of her own body by simply tracking her cycles and understanding her fertile windows. And honestly, there are days when you can just go without sex anyway! Some might disagree, but health is the most important thing we have, both physically and mentally. Nothing is worth sacrificing that.
As for me, I only took the pill for about a year both times, and the side effects were brutal. I dealt with everything from leg veins that looked so bad they made me nauseous, to skin breakouts so painful I had to hold my face in weird positions just to manage the discomfort.
What actually happens to women who stay on those pills for years at a time?🤷
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Carol Gomez88 said:Hi everyone, I feel compelled to weigh in here 😉. Personally, I am strictly against birth control pills... though I have read quite a bit about their supposed "benefits," I just can't shake the feeling... I don't know... They claim they "help" with cysts, yet suggest they are bad for breast health...
I am over 30 years old and have never dealt with ovarian or breast cysts, so naturally, I have never taken the pills myself...
So, here is the situation:
I have a colleague who is 26 and currently dealing with a suspicious breast cyst (ultrasound, biopsy, etc.). I advised her to stop taking the pill, but she insists her gynecologists tell her there is no reason to quit...
I find it hard to believe that's what they are actually telling her, especially since the warning labels specifically advise against use if there is existing breast disease... In my view, ignoring that seems incredibly irresponsible, but then again, I haven't studied this specific topic extensively, so I cannot be certain...
I tend to avoid birth control for other reasons too, but I have to agree with this to an extent... because
I started birth control at 18. About a year later, a massive, painfully inflamed cyst appeared under my armpit... My doctor tried everything to treat it. In the meantime, we decided to start a family, and once I became pregnant, I noticed the cyst had vanished. After my baby was born, I experimented with different contraceptive methods simply because I hated how much varicose veins I developed from the pills last time. Eventually, I went back to the pill because it fit my lifestyle best at the time, but within a few months, that same cyst returned. Over time, I switched to natural family planning (tracking ovulation via testing), and right before I got pregnant again, the cyst disappeared once more. I was so relieved that I didn't give it much thought. A few years later, during a conversation with friends, we touched upon the link between birth control and various cysts—a fact I wasn't fully aware of before. All in all, I am considering other methods now, and while the pill is the most convenient, I don't want to deal with worsening varicose veins or having that cyst come back.
I am not saying the pills are "to blame," but isn't it a strange coincidence that the issues only occurred while I was on them?
Progesterone supplements: experiences and side effects?
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ironsurfer10 said:I actually maintain two doctors. I use a private specialist for urgent matters since her results come back in a week while the clinic takes a month, plus she handles my prescriptions and routine checkups.
Honestly, I don't trust any doctor blindly because I've dealt with their mistakes far too many times. I try to visit them as infrequently as possible!
I completely get where you're coming from. I went through something similar once during an emergency, and looking back, it was definitely the right call to take matters into my own hands.
I'm not sure how things work in your area, but around here, if a primary care doc finds out you're seeing a private specialist, they might not even give you the time of day—they'd probably report you for "gaming the system." But then again, if you have a job, you end up paying for everything anyway; the only people getting free care are those on government assistance.
It’s such a shame you had that experience. I know exactly what you mean about medical errors. Just last Saturday, I went in for a screening, and after chatting with three different staff members in the same office, I walked away with three conflicting pieces of advice. It was maddening—it leaves you wondering who is actually telling the truth.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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First off, let's keep this civil and skip the insults, please...
To stay on topic... I haven't noticed any real changes. In the 20+ years I've been dedicated to this sport, everything has remained pretty much the same, aside from a few hormonal shifts after giving birth and dealing with an IUD (which honestly messed with my system so much it took six full months for my body to feel normal again once I finally got rid of the damn thing).
To stay on topic... I haven't noticed any real changes. In the 20+ years I've been dedicated to this sport, everything has remained pretty much the same, aside from a few hormonal shifts after giving birth and dealing with an IUD (which honestly messed with my system so much it took six full months for my body to feel normal again once I finally got rid of the damn thing).
Progesterone supplements: experiences and side effects?
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ironsurfer10 said:Well, I think there's a catch here 😉
She’s actually my mom's cousin, so I assume she wouldn't just hand over something unnecessary 😍
Thanks for the reply, you really helped me out 😉
Now at least I know what kind of reasoning to use with the lady at the local clinic if she refuses to write this up 😉
Honestly... and please don't take this personally... why bother with two doctors?
It seems like you don't fully trust either one since you're cross-referencing everything they say against forums and online searches. My advice would be to simply find one physician you can trust 100%. It's common knowledge that any two doctors will likely have differing opinions, treatment methods, and medication recommendations.
First off, there's a high probability they attended different medical schools and completed their residencies at different hospitals under different mentors—and every mentor teaches based on their own unique habits and experiences.
Secondly, some pharmaceutical companies even offer "incentives" to doctors to promote certain products, which can lead to commissions on specific prescriptions. You follow me?
Pick one doctor and be able to entrust them with your life; otherwise, the whole process feels a bit pointless.