-
My daughters third period seems long?
My 9 year old started her third period on the 6th of Nov. It's now the 15th and it's still going. It's maybe a one pad a day flow. Is this normal?
6 Answers
Go to ob/gyn to r/o clotting disorder.
Irregular bleeding at the start of a menstrual career (from puberty to menopause) is quite common. The usual swings of female hormone can be significant and these swings reflect anything from daily bleeding to unpredictable bleeding/timing to missing months at a time. These hormone swings can happen for months to years before periods normalize to a monthly cycle and these swings are genetic. Know that these swings are able to be managed; you simply need to have your healthcare provider check blood levels of Estradiol, Progesterone, and Total/Free Testosterone. You can also check out my book for adolescents, Blossoming, Becoming a Woman available on Amazon. Please check out my website: victoriajmondlochmdsc.com
Whenever cycles first start, they can be abnormal like your daughter is experiencing. This abnormal bleeding in the first year of starting menses is completely normal.
Doug Young, MD
It can be especially in young girls. Girls as young as your daughter typically have irregular periods varying in length and amount of bleeding for several years.
That can happen because she may not be ovulating yet.
Sincerely,
Dr. Janice Alexander, RN, MD
Prolonged periods are not normal. Call your pediatrician to discuss about it.
Stay Healthy!