Period talk: Questions and advice

Stress can delay your period. You're already stressed out enough by this whole situation anyway. Let's just hope that's why it hasn't shown up yet.

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Donna Campbell said:I didn't start them a few months ago because my partner and I have been "trying" for a baby for a while now. It just isn't going according to plan. 😢

The goal was to get on something for these next few days so my period doesn't ruin the wedding. Ideally, we'd conceive, but I can't bank on that happening. 😉

And unfortunately, babies don't just show up on command. Look, I know you mean well, but you really should have consulted a doctor about this sooner. I deal with heavy bleeding myself, so I know the drill. 😢 For me, pain relievers might lighten the flow temporarily, but once they wear off, everything hits at once. I can't give you solid advice. You should probably talk to a professional... 🤷

Good luck!

Lee Champa said:It’s a natural process, so why delay it?🤷 — Just postpone the wedding instead!☕

Oh, how brilliant you men are! If you had to deal with what we women go through for even one month, I bet you wouldn't be making jokes like that. 🙄

mellowcobra82 said:Yeah, well, unfortunately, a baby doesn't just "take" whenever you decide it’s time... I get that you meant well, really, I do, but you honestly should have checked in with your OB-GYN before jumping into all of this. I deal with heavy bleeding myself, so believe me, I know exactly what you're talking about. 😢 Look, personally? Taking painkillers seems to mask things for me. It’s like the bleeding slows down while the meds are kicking in, but then the second they wear off, everything just... pours out. It’s like an absolute flood of everything that was being held back before. Honestly, I have no clue what I’d suggest you do. You really ought to just pick up the phone and ask your doctor. Better safe than sorry, right? 🤷

Good luck!

So, I finally made it in today. Saw the doctor, and she handed over the Duphaston. She was telling me that starting a day or two before my period is supposed to kick in should do the trick, though apparently, if I get that gut feeling that it’s coming early, I can just dive right in. Her exact words? "Take two tablets a day." Now, look, she isn't promising me the moon here—it's not like a hundred percent guaranteed—but it'll likely do the job. We'll see.

At this point, all I can really do is sit here and cross my fingers. Or maybe I should just plan on changing out of my wedding dress into some "normal" outfit right after the first dance... honestly, what else is there? 🤷

By the way, wearybear422, thanks for those links. 🙂

Well, we’re all just crossing our fingers and hoping for the best! 😉 My advice? Stop overthinking it. Focus on the actual wedding essentials and maybe everything will fall into place perfectly. Just in case things go sideways, have a backup dress ready to go. Wishing you nothing but luck—I hope the big day turns out exactly how you pictured it! 🙂

I am not entirely sure if this is the right thread for this, so please excuse me if I have veered off topic. I am facing a bit of a dilemma. Here in my wonderful city of Chicago, it feels as though there isn't a single decent gynecologist to be found—if anyone happens to know a reliable doctor who is currently accepting new patients, please send their full name to my PMs. My period is now 32 days late. I haven't had any sexual intercourse, so pregnancy is out of the question. It isn't stress either, considering I am currently unemployed and have just finished school. I am starting to feel a bit anxious, and it doesn't help that I don't have a regular gynecologist to consult. 😢 From what I have read online, delays can be caused by illness, seasonal shifts, or various other bodily changes. Furthermore, I am planning to transition to a vegetarian lifestyle and am currently in the process of gradually removing meat from my diet. Could this dietary shift be a contributing factor? Has anyone else here experienced similar issues? The last time this happened was back in September of last year; I received my period at the end of August, then didn't get it again until the beginning of October, and then finally at the end of November. At that time, it was delayed by 30 days, but after that, everything returned to normal through February of this year, with my cycle lasting a steady 27 to 28 days. But now, according to the calendar I keep, I am exactly 32 days late. Please help me, ladies. :/

mellowcobra82 said:Well, let's just cross our fingers and hope for the best! 😉 Honestly, my advice? Stop overthinking it. Just focus on the actual wedding essentials and try to stay sane—maybe everything will just fall into place perfectly! And hey, just in case things go sideways, maybe have a backup dress ready to go? I’m rooting for you. I really hope you get the wedding you've been dreaming of! 🙂

Thank you, truly... so much. 🙂

Donna Campbell said:So, I went today and she gave me the Duphaston. She mentioned starting it a day or two before my period is due, or even sooner if I feel it coming on early. Her advice? "Take two tablets a day." It’s not a foolproof guarantee, but it should do the trick...

Now all I can do is cross my fingers. Or just plan on changing out of my wedding dress into something "normal" right after the first dance... 🤷

By the way, wearybear422, thanks for the links. 🙂

No problem. Good luck! 🙂

Donna Campbell said:So, I went in today and she gave me some Duphaston. She mentioned that starting it just a day or two before my period is expected should work—though if I feel like it’s coming early, I can start right away. Her advice was simply, "take two tablets a day." It isn't a 100% guarantee, obviously, but it will likely do the trick...

At this point, all I can really do is cross my fingers. Or, perhaps, I'll just prepare to change out of my wedding dress into something "normal" immediately after the first dance... 🤷

By the way, wearybear422, thanks for those links. 🙂

You might also want to look into raspberry leaf tea; for me, it helps reduce both the flow and the duration.
Hopefully, it provides at least a little relief.

quietfox384 said:You can actually pick up some Vitex tea; personally, it helps me cut down on the flow and how long everything lasts.
Hopefully, it gives you at least a little relief.

Hmm, why not? It’s hard to see how it could hurt. Honestly, it might be good to have on hand regardless. Thanks. 🙂

Hey everyone (ignore my username :P)
I’m dealing with some major issues regarding my period—or rather, the lack thereof. Ever since I had my baby, everything has been completely out of whack. It shows up once, then disappears for two months, and it just keeps going like this. I went to see a doctor and they put me on Duphaston. While I was taking them, everything felt fine. But after three cycles, the doc told me to stop taking them to see if things would normalize on their own. Well, "normal" is nowhere in sight. My last one was back in January/February, and I’m still sitting here waiting. I keep telling myself it’ll happen tomorrow, but I’ve basically given up hope. I’m just waiting for my next chance to get back to the clinic.
Has anyone else dealt with something similar?
Am I stuck taking these pills forever now?
Is it possible that my system is just totally messed up? Honestly, I'm scared because I really want to get pregnant again. Every time I go in, the doctor just runs an ultrasound, tells me I'm not pregnant, hands me another prescription, and sends me on my way. I really want to run more tests to actually find the root cause. Should I be the one to push for more testing?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long rant. Btw, I'm 22

Ladies, I need some advice...

Everything used to be totally normal from my very first cycle. My period usually shows up every 22 to 25 days.
But for the last two months, nothing. And no, I’m definitely not pregnant.

Has anyone else dealt with this?

My doctor is out on medical leave before starting her vacation, and frankly, I really don't feel like hunting down a new physician right now. I'm not in any pain—if anything, I actually feel great...

I'm already five days late... which is weird because my cycle is usually pretty much clockwork—around 28 or 29 days, give or take. I was expecting it this past Monday, but nothing. I've been wondering lately if my diet might be throwing things off... I haven't really been eating much due to stress—just grabbing some quick bites from a local bakery or a small snack here and there, and then maybe one actual meal later in the day. It feels a bit unbalanced, I suppose... I don't think I'm pregnant, since I don't feel any different than usual, but I think I'll go ahead and take a test just to be absolutely sure...

restlesscanyon5 said:Ladies, I need some advice...

Everything was perfectly normal during my first cycle. Usually, my period arrives every 22 to 25 days.
However, for the last two months, nothing has happened. And there is absolutely no chance I am pregnant.

Has anyone else dealt with this?

My doctor has been out on medical leave and hasn't returned from her annual vacation yet, and frankly, I have zero desire to see someone new. I’m not experiencing any pain—if anything, I actually feel great...

Let me offer you a little consolation: my cycles used to be quite regular, averaging about 30 to 35 days. It was slightly late back in October, but now I haven't had one since February 26th. Around those expected dates, though, I do feel some discomfort in my ovaries and breasts, so we shall see. In Indianapolis, it feels like there isn't a single gynecologist available, so I still don't have a regular doctor to go to. 😢I'm blaming it on the changing seasons and the fact that I haven't been eating much meat lately, if that helps me feel better, haha... I know I'm not pregnant because there's been no intimacy. Anyway, at least you know you aren't alone in this.

Hey ladies, I’ve got a question. 🙂

So, I'm 20 and my periods have always been super irregular. Last November, I finally decided to see a gynecologist to see what was going on. Turns out, one of my ovaries is polycystic, while the other seems okay. My doctor prescribed me some Duphaston, which I took for about three months—and honestly, they worked great because my period came right on schedule every single month. But then, I just... stopped taking them on my own after those three months were up. For two months after that, things seemed totally fine and regular. Then, my cycle started acting up again and delaying, so I figured I'd just take a pill to jumpstart things. I popped one tablet at 10 AM, and by 4 PM that afternoon, my period arrived! After that, I didn't bother with the pills anymore since everything seemed back to normal. Well, not quite—the first day of my last period was February 26th, and I haven't had one since. In the meantime, I did have sex for the first time (specifically on March 21st). Based on my math, we were in my non-fertile window, plus we used protection and he didn't even finish. Like, nothing actually went inside me because we just called it quits. So, I'm pretty sure it's impossible for me to be pregnant. I mean, if I were, wouldn't I be feeling symptoms by now? Also, for the past week, I've been on this strict medical diet—basically just eating oranges—because I gained a bunch of weight over the winter and all those holidays. Since yesterday, my stomach has been incredibly bloated, and if I press on the middle of my belly, I get this weird sensation and a dull ache. It almost feels like it's on the skin rather than deep in my stomach. I don't know what could be causing this. Could it just be my stomach reacting to this orange diet? Or something else? 😕
I'm really hoping for some answers. I am seriously stressing out about all of this. 😢
Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’m a young woman, just twenty years old. For a while now, I've been dealing with irregular periods.
However, starting around early March, things took a weird turn. My flow keeps shifting between black and red colors. It happens quite often and hasn't stopped yet—it's still constantly changing. It isn't heavy or anything, but I honestly have no idea what's going on. I'm pretty worried about it. There's no sign that this will pass or that it might get heavier. :S
I'd really appreciate any thoughts or personal experiences you all might have.

Have you had a chance to see your gynecologist yet?

quietfox384 said:Have you seen a gynecologist yet?

No, I haven't. And honestly, it’s just not an option right now. To make matters worse, I'm currently out of the country and don't have any medical coverage here. I won't be back home for another twenty days or so. I'll head to the doctor then, but that feels like a lifetime away.

Basically, the uterine lining sheds and bleeds because of shifts in your hormones. Usually, when everything is running smoothly, this happens once a month. But if your hormone levels are out of whack—which is the most common culprit, though there are other possibilities—it can happen more frequently, just like what you're dealing with right now.
As long as the bleeding isn't getting heavy, you can probably hold off until you're back home and can see your doctor.
There's also a chance it could just stop on its own within the next couple of weeks...

Melissa Sanchez8 said:Basically, the uterine lining sheds and bleeds because of specific shifts in your hormones. When everything is running like clockwork, this happens once a month. But if your hormone levels get out of whack—which is usually the culprit, though there are other possibilities—it can happen more frequently, just like what you're dealing with right now.
As long as the bleeding isn't getting heavy, you can probably hold off until you're back and can see a doctor.
There's also a chance it could just stop on its own within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks so much, you've really helped calm my nerves a bit. I’m honestly just hoping it stops soon and that it isn't anything major.