[baegie-ah]

^ Are you stressed or on a diet? These kind of things can disturb the cycle.

if after 6th month and still hasn't gotten it, you should go to a doctor and consult about it.

Actually I've been stressed for the longest time ever...and my eating habits have changed due to college...I guess that's the reason why..but i'll give it another month or so and then consult a doctor if it still hasn't come. Thanks for the reply!

[x_estherrrrrr_x]

okay, im turning 19 next month.

1). i haven't had my period since last june. scratch that, i've had it once but it was SUPER light and for 3 days only.
2). when i use tampons, it does not fully go up sometimes. felt like something was blocking it so i stuck my index finger up there and there was this lump in there =/ i've had it for awhile but never had time to go to the gyno..
3). my sophmore year, i had my period for 6 months straight. and HEAVY. im talking about changing them overnight pads every 2 hours..

stats on my.

what should i do?
go get bcp (but i dont want to gain weight) etc. etc.
AND what is that LUMP?

[Delster]

okay, im turning 19 next month.

1). i haven't had my period since last june. scratch that, i've had it once but it was SUPER light and for 3 days only.
2). when i use tampons, it does not fully go up sometimes. felt like something was blocking it so i stuck my index finger up there and there was this lump in there =/ i've had it for awhile but never had time to go to the gyno..
3). my sophmore year, i had my period for 6 months straight. and HEAVY. im talking about changing them overnight pads every 2 hours..

stats on my.

what should i do?
go get bcp (but i dont want to gain weight) etc. etc.
AND what is that LUMP?

For your period, I was just going to suggest it's irregularity but considering the heavy differences between your two periods you should go get that checked out by a doctor. Was it a long time between your sophomore year and between your periods being light? Because if so, maybe because you bled so heavily for an extended amount of time, it could have caused a deficiency (i.e. iron) therefore your body is trying to conserve it by not having a period. As for the BCP, the period that you get from using the BCP is not a 'real' period because no ovulation has occurred. It's a withdrawal bleed - what occurs as a result of the change in hormonal levels because you're not taking any in the last week. So you will get a period at the end of the month you're regular but if your body is preventing it for a reason (and not just because it's irregular, but a deficiency) it might not be a good idea. And FYI, not all BCPs will make you gain weight, some will, some won't, you just need to find what works for you.

The lump, is it where your pubic hair is? Kinda big, and curvy? CAuse it could just be your pubic bone. However, it is recommended that you start getting regular pap smears when you turn 18 or become sexually active, whichever comes first. The pap test will determine any irregular cellular activity in the cervix - i.e. tumours. So look into that too

[mocheee]

It could also be your cervix (the very tip).

I researched it because i had the same problem with tampons. Your cervix lowers and rises according to your cycle. For me, mine lowers before i get my period and its a telltale sign. You can google it up and try to start understanding how you can use this to your advantage. Its different for all women.

It may also be serious, definitely check with your doctor if you suspect its not your cervix.

[klx13]

okay, im turning 19 next month.

1). i haven't had my period since last june. scratch that, i've had it once but it was SUPER light and for 3 days only.
2). when i use tampons, it does not fully go up sometimes. felt like something was blocking it so i stuck my index finger up there and there was this lump in there =/ i've had it for awhile but never had time to go to the gyno..
3). my sophmore year, i had my period for 6 months straight. and HEAVY. im talking about changing them overnight pads every 2 hours..

stats on my.

what should i do?
go get bcp (but i dont want to gain weight) etc. etc.
AND what is that LUMP?

A lot of my friends have irregular periods but... I think you really need to go to the gyno ASAP. It could be serious! What is your overall health/diet/stress level like? Even if it's high it should not be THAT irregular I think.

Also, not everyone gains weight on BCP, and it depends on the type of birth control. One of my friends didn't gain weight on BCP but her boobs went from B cup to C cup. And another friend was on the Depo shot and they gained 10lbs. Every type of BC affects people differently... there are even some people that can't even take BC because they get such bad side effects (rare, but worst case scenario).

As for the lump, IF it is the cervix, you should try adjusting yourself so you're putting the tampon in at a different angle. Maybe try raising your leg a little or bend over differently?

[vvn]

Here's the thing - all of my friends and family members period's usually last 5 days.
5 days!

But me, mine averages to 7-8 days. And this month, it's on it's 10th day!
I mean the last couple of days are usually really, really light, but still...
Is this normal?

[~ BunnyliciouS ~]

yeah it's normal, everybody is different.

i was like that too when i was young, more than 6 days, sometimes 7-8 days

just light spotting on the last 2-3 days

[Usuratonkachi]

Is it normal for my nipples to be like...innies? ><
I don't know if it's just the way I am, or a puberty thing.. @____@

Also, I'm looking into getting BCP, but I'm wondering what the equivalent to PlannedParenthood is in Canada. ><'

[Mikkiii]

has any of you guys taken 3 packs of bcp straight with no break?
i took my last pill of the second pack last night and im wondering if i could carry on delaying my period without any problems.
i havent had any problems with 2 packs straight so far.
and ive heard that we actually only have to get our period once a year? and that its even medically alright? im not sure about this though @_@;..
anyone got any information on this?

thanks in advance

[ladyjack]

Question about birth control:

I'm 19, with moderate acne, and I have irregular periods. My periods will skip every other month- literally. It has been like this for about a year or so. Next week I have an appointment with my gyno and I wanted to ask about being put on bc to control this.

My question is...

Does the bc that is used for helping with acne (clinically proven stuff) really work? Does anyone have any success stories?

I'd really appreciate any info you guys can give me. Thanks!

[Delster]

Is it normal for my nipples to be like...innies? ><
I don't know if it's just the way I am, or a puberty thing.. @____@

Also, I'm looking into getting BCP, but I'm wondering what the equivalent to PlannedParenthood is in Canada. ><'

Yes it's normal, some women just have inverted nipples.
Canada's Planned Parenthood is now called Options for Sexual Health, or Opt. for short. You can also look into youth clinics in your area.

has any of you guys taken 3 packs of bcp straight with no break?
i took my last pill of the second pack last night and im wondering if i could carry on delaying my period without any problems.
i havent had any problems with 2 packs straight so far.
and ive heard that we actually only have to get our period once a year? and that its even medically alright? im not sure about this though @_@;..
anyone got any information on this?

thanks in advance

That is what the nurse told me to do after complaining about my period and when I asked, she said there's no complications about doing it. However she told me not to prolong it any longer than three months.. she said that even if I skip straight to the fourth month, the period will come on its own at sometime during that fourth month (not necessarily during the fourth week - at any time during the cycle which ruins that whole purpose of you knowing exactly when you get your period).

I'm not too sure about the latter part of your question though. Sorry!

Question about birth control:

I'm 19, with moderate acne, and I have irregular periods. My periods will skip every other month- literally. It has been like this for about a year or so. Next week I have an appointment with my gyno and I wanted to ask about being put on bc to control this.

My question is...

Does the bc that is used for helping with acne (clinically proven stuff) really work? Does anyone have any success stories?

I'd really appreciate any info you guys can give me. Thanks!

I think all BCPs will help with acne as it balances your hormones but there are BCPs approved to be hormonal treatment of moderate acne some are: Diane-35, Yasmin (Yaz is it's lower dose estrogen counterpart), Ortho Tri-Cyclen (and OTC-lo, the lower-estrogen counterpart) and Alesse. All BCPs will regulate your period. Since you don't take any pills on the last week, you get a bleed (in other words a 'period') as a result of the drug withdrawal - not taking any in the last week causes your estrogen/progesterone levels to drop as it would in a normal hormonal cycle thereby causing a period.

What works for you is dependent on you, you won't know until you try it and you might have to try a few pills till you find one you like. As with any acne treatment, your skin might get worse before it gets better - i.e. you might go through a phase where your skin purges itself of the impurities in it then it gets really good from there.

I went on both Diane-35 and Yasmin. Both helped me with my acne. Without BCP, I would break out occasionally, it wasn't so bad that my whole face was full of zits but I did get them quite frequently. Diane-35 had a great progesterone in it (cytoproterone I believe), I did purge a bit in the beginning but after that my skin was so glowy, didn't get any zits and overall oil production decreased all over, not just my face (i.e. my hair wasn't as oily and it was so healthy and shiny looking). The pack said that it also helps with hair production, for people with hirsutism (excess hair) which I don't have but I did find that I shaved my legs less on it. However it gave me horrible mood swings and that's why I went off on it. This certain pill has a greater risk of blood clots than the other pills and isn't recommended for use more than 6 months. Yasmin has helped control my acne, I get zits very rarely but when I do, they are very small and go away quickly. I don't have the glowy skin and really nice hair as I did with Diane, but I have literally no PMS symptoms and no mood swings.

[Xiaoba1tu]

Has anyone experienced dry areolae before? What are you supposed to do? especially when they get itchy.. ><
I think it peaked when I was 16-17..

[nicejm]

well.. im 2 weeks late for my periods.. T.T
n i din have sex about 5 months ago~

n my stomach abdomen kinda bloating~~~~ any1 helppp ??

[Delster]

Has anyone experienced dry areolae before? What are you supposed to do? especially when they get itchy.. ><
I think it peaked when I was 16-17..

It could be a number of different things. It could just be an allergic reaction, did you change laundry detergents, lotions etc.? It could also just be dry skin, you could try nipple cream, which is a cream that normally nursing mothers us for dry, sore nipple. You'll probably find that in the baby aisle of your drug store If the conditions still persists, get it checked out.

well.. im 2 weeks late for my periods.. T.T
n i din have sex about 5 months ago~

n my stomach abdomen kinda bloating~~~~ any1 helppp ??

If the last time you had sex was 5 months ago then you DEFINITELY aren't pregnant. You would've really started noticed the symptoms about a little less to about a month after and have had skipped the period you should've had that month you had sex. At 5 months you would already have a baby bump and know way before 5 months you were pregnant. It's just late and that's most likely why your stomach is feeling bloated, it's a PMS symptom or it's all psychological because you're thinking yourself as that.

[imbored]

Does Planned Parenthood supply Birth control pills for free to teenagers for the purpose of acne medicine & period regulation? Or do they only supply it if you need it to prevent pregnancy? I know they will give it for free or cheaper if your parents don't know about it, but i want to know if they give it at a lower cost or free for a different purpose, not preventing pregnancy. (My parents don't want me to take them, but i want to so i don't have money to get them)

[Awkward Smile]

Does Planned Parenthood supply Birth control pills for free to teenagers for the purpose of acne medicine & period regulation? Or do they only supply it if you need it to prevent pregnancy? I know they will give it for free or cheaper if your parents don't know about it, but i want to know if they give it at a lower cost or free for a different purpose, not preventing pregnancy. (My parents don't want me to take them, but i want to so i don't have money to get them)

Planned Parenthood doesn't ask you why you want to go on the pill.
They just assume it's for the birth control.

So, no you can't get it for a lower price even if you're not using it for birth control.
I got one and a half year's supply for free.. since I put $0 for income..
I think I have to start paying after that (I still have 5 months left)
But after giving me 6 months worth of pills they made me get a papsmear in order to get more pills,
which I didn't mind..




I don't think BCPs affected my acne at all..
I still get about 1-2 small pimple each month which is the same amount before I went on the pill =|

[imbored]

Why do they make you get a papsmear? i called in and they kept asking me a lot of questions, like if i was sexually active..and for how long..

[Awkward Smile]

Because it's recommended that you do get one when you turn 18 or become sexually active (whichever comes first).
They basically just said that they will only provide me the pills if I get a papsmear.
Which makes sense, because if you're sexually active (not in your case, i guess),
you should take the responsibilities of doing the mandatory health procedures.

[imbored]

So if i want birth control pills from PP and i'm 18, they'll require me to get a papsmear first?
Also if i told them i wasn't sexually active, they wouldn't give me free pills?

[bunniecuppycakez]

what do yall girls do for PMS- breakouts? I never breakout, and then pms hits >_<

i dont even get pimples! just little red bumps!