A member asked:

My period was 15 days late, and has lasted 10 days, longer than usual. it acted like it was almost over, but now im bleeding about 5x more than i shld?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Not ovulating: It's possible you didn't ovulate this past cycle which creates a hormone mismatch which leads to the pattern you describe. The good news is that this is usually self limiting and will correct on its own. If this becomes a pattern, get checked.

Answered 8/29/2013

4.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

My period was 15 days late, and has lasted 10 days, longer than usual. it acted like it was almost over, but now im bleeding about 5x more than i shld?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I started my last period 4 days late. The period lasted about 7 days, which is twice as long as usual. Then I started bleeding again 4 days later.

A member asked:

My period came early and has lasted 3 days longer than usual with only light pink bleeding when i wipe except the first day. Is this normal?

A member asked:

Hi I finished my period last week it took longer to come then usual and I had cramps and spotting 4 days before my period.I started bleeding again as ?

A member asked:

I feel IUD strings outside my body....What should I do? So october my period was 23 days late.. Then nov 2nd i started bleeding very bright red with a few clots... I didn't think anything of it. And now when i feel for my IUD the strings are way longer th

A member asked:

My last period was on 1.st November now I'm 15 days late and today bleeding has started. is it possible that it might be an implantion bleeding?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My period was 3-4 days late and only lasted 5 days not my usual. Now im 9 days into my cycle and have light bleeding what could this be?

Cycle for last 2months has been longer (37) than usual (31). 22 into this cycle had brown bleeding for 2days & normal period for 3days. Now day42 & proper period hasn't arrived, have no pregnancy symptoms and 3 negative tests - could I be pregnant?

My period has always been regular. Then my period was 5 days late last month and the bleeding was worse than usual. Now this month I'm two days late with no period signs. Should I make an appointment to see my gynecologist?

I am experiencing pelvic pain for last few days and my periods is late for 1 week as of now. I also have an urge to urinate more than usual and i have small nipple pain both the sides. 15 days before i saw a drop of vaginal bleeding also, just a drop?

I recently stopped taking the contraceptive pill.My period lasted longer than usual this month and then stopped. Its three days after stopping my period now and I am starting to bleed again. Is this normal ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?