Question 1

i've been on my period for 8 days and i'm bloated why? my period was also early i was supposed to get it on the 27 of september

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes: Hello, the fact that your periods were early and that you have had more number of days for. Indicates that you might have some hormonal changes. Bloating is also related to Progesterone in our body. Sometimes stress, excessive exercise and various other reasons can alter your hormone level.

Question 2

i'm 3 days into the active pills of my birth control and i'm still experiencing heavy bleeding. i've been on my period now for 8 days. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 3

i've had my period for 8 days already. is this normal or bad?

Accepted Answer

It may be normal: Normal periods last from 3to7 days but 8days may be normal, but if it persists you should see your gynecologist.

Question 4

i have been on my period for 8 days is that normal and what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Monitor: If only period is longer or shorter, lighter or heavier period from time to time this is pretty normal. Every. Doesn't have to be exactly the same. I would monitor your cycles over the next few months and see what they are like. Birth control is great at regulating menstrual cycles.

Question 5

i have had my period for 8 days now and it usually lasts up until the 5th day, is this normal i'm starting to get really worried.

Accepted Answer

Prolonged period: Your period is longer,normal usually average period monthly is 3 to 5 days. But if it happens once, it can be observe for 3 months diary. If persisted then you need to have a doctor' visit as many conditions can affect periods vary eg stresses, wt changes, hormone imbalance such as thyroid problems etc For your age it usually not results from serious problems. Take care

Question 6

i have been on my period for 8 days now and it started very light and now it's very heavy with medium clots coming out when i use the restroom?

Accepted Answer

Please let your: Gynecologist know since it has lasted longer than 7 days.

Question 7

is it possible to get what i thought was my period for 8 days and still be pregnant?

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Technically possible: some women do have menses sometimes for several months into their pregnancies. A urine pregnancy test will tell if you are really pregnant.

Question 8

hi iv been on my period for 8 days now normally on have a period for 4 days, it's normally light to medium but this time it's heavy! iv had little pains in my stomach ?

Accepted Answer

Please get examined: Normal menstrual bleeding is a period that lasts from three to seven days; prolonged menstrual bleeding, or menorrhagia, is defined as bleeding which lasts beyond a week. Long menstruation may be a condition that can be easily controlled with hormones or one that indicates there is a serious underlying health issue. To be on the safe side please get examined if this has not stopped or recurs.

Question 9

i had my period for 8 days now. today is the 8th day. it's still bright red and not brown as to dried like it normally would by the 6th day. my normal periods last 6 days. how long more will this last or is something wrong with me ,do i need to check myse

Accepted Answer

Give it more time: Minor irregularities in a period (# of days,color,amount) are normal). No need to have this checked.

Question 10

i have had my period for 8 days and its dark brown blood with some clots and it started a week after my period ended and now i am nauseous?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: Pregnancy is a posibility.  Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test.  It should turn positive by the time you're a week late.  If it's negative, repeat it in 1 week.

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I've been on my period for 8 days and i'm bloated why? my period was also early i was supposed to get it on the 27 of september

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I'm 3 days into the active pills of my birth control and i'm still experiencing heavy bleeding. i've been on my period now for 8 days. should i worry?

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I've had my period for 8 days already. is this normal or bad?

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I have been on my period for 8 days is that normal and what could it be?

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I have had my period for 8 days now and it usually lasts up until the 5th day, is this normal i'm starting to get really worried.

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I have been on my period for 8 days now and it started very light and now it's very heavy with medium clots coming out when i use the restroom?

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Is it possible to get what i thought was my period for 8 days and still be pregnant?

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Hi iv been on my period for 8 days now normally on have a period for 4 days, it's normally light to medium but this time it's heavy! iv had little pains in my stomach ?

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I had my period for 8 days now. today is the 8th day. it's still bright red and not brown as to dried like it normally would by the 6th day. my normal periods last 6 days. how long more will this last or is something wrong with me ,do i need to check myse

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I have had my period for 8 days and its dark brown blood with some clots and it started a week after my period ended and now i am nauseous?

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