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olivea765 · Nov 30, 2007, 05:22 PM

I am 14 years old, and have had my period for about 2 years.
I am not sexually active.
My Period has normally been regular, but has not been since October.
I was expecting my period on October 15, but ended up getting it on the 22nd. It lasted for a normal time span, and flow/colour of blood was normal.

However, it is now Nov. 30 and I don't think I have gotten my period yet. Yesterday, when I went to the restroom, when I wiped, I noticed that I had some dark brown discharge, not enough to satuate a tampon or pad. Today, everything was still the same, except I noticed that the dark brown discharged was accompanied by bright red discharge.

What is happening to me? Am I okay?
Someone please help!

charlotte234s · Nov 30, 2007, 11:06 PM

Is the bright red much brighter than menstrual blood? If so that could be a reason to be concerned.

The bright red discharge leads me to think that there may be an issue you need to see a doctor about.

Go and tell your mom to take you to get some help, you seem very mature and hopefully you will not be embarrassed to tell your mom exactly what you told us.

I hope it's just your cycle being strange, but the bright blood may be the sign of "new" bleeding, rather than menstrual blood.

punapayaos · Nov 30, 2007, 11:53 PM

Periods can be irregular for any number of reasons, even emotional upset. It's good to keep track of them on a calendar so you can learn your own cycle, how often, how many days, light or heavy flow, etc. You might want to use a douche after your period to clean out any residual flow, you can buy them in bottles with attachment, best to use the natural vinegar type rather than the flowery stuff. As a woman you have a responsibility to yourself to be clean and conscientious about your body functions. Educate yourself. Ask questions... unless there is a problem there, Mom is a good place to start. You are right to be concerned if you think there is something unusual going on. If it continues to be strange instead of resolving into a period then you may need to see a doctor. Discharge may mean an infection of some kind, especially if it has odor as well, this can happen even if you are not sexually active. Always be careful when you wipe after a bowel movement, wipe towards the rear always, never towards the front, as sometimes fecal matter getting into the vagina or urethea can cause infection. Again, educate yourself about your body and enjoy the wonder of being a woman.

J_9 · Dec 1, 2007, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by punapayaos

You might want to use a douche after your period to clean out any residual flow, you can buy them in bottles with attachment, best to use the natural vinegar type rather than the flowery stuff.

Please don't do this. This is very bad advice as douching can actually cause infections as it "cleans" out the normal bacteria in our vagina that is necessary to fight off infection.

olivea765 · Dec 1, 2007, 02:25 PM

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.
I will keep an eye on it.
How long should I wait before going to the doctor? I am a really shy person, and so this stuff is really hard for me to talk about with others.
Last night, the brown discharge stopped, and it was 'normal' bleeding, a little red-er than usual blood though.
But then this morning, the brown discharge returned. There is no foul odour that I can tell, just the normal scent that accompanies my period. Do you think this just may be part of my irreguar cycle? Should I wait until next month to see what happens?

charlotte234s · Dec 1, 2007, 02:29 PM

I would tell your mom that your period is being weird, and if she thinks it's important to go to the doctor than go, but if not, keep her updated, she should know what to do.

olivea765 · Dec 1, 2007, 03:56 PM

Also,
My family doctor is a male.
I am not really that comfortable to go for an exam with him.
But where I live, all family doctors are not excepting more patients, not to mention female doctors.
I know that I will end up putting this off just because I am not comfortable to go to my doctor.

charlotte234s · Dec 2, 2007, 01:12 AM

If you find it necessary to see a doctor, I wouldn't go to a regular doctor, go to an ob/gyn.