Period Question

I have had the same thing, my dr. called it "dry periods". He says it's normal to have periods like that occassionally but if it's a continous thing to get it checked out. I might have 2 or 3 in a row like that then have "normal" periods for for awhile. I had a friend who had them continously for about 6 months, she had a d&c and was fine afterwards. But I would still talk to your dr. about it.

This has happened to me a couple of times. Once, I mentioned it to my mother. She said she had had the same thing, and it turned out to be a vitamin C deficiency. I took some vitamin C, and within a day my period became regular again. Keep in mind that many things can interfere with a period, and the best thing to do is talk to your doctor. Good luck!

You didn't mention your age, but it's possible you might be having early signs of menopause. My mom started menopause at age 28 and she has described similar symptoms to me. She would go months where she had the brown discharge you describe or no period at all then all of a sudden whe would have one for a month straight.

Hi Amanda,

I wouldn't propose to guess. It could be just about anything. It is a fact that nerves can have an adverse effect on the cycle, even after things are fine again. It's a slow transition back.

See your healthcare provider nevertheless, and very soon. Let us know.
Sincerely ________

I have this kind of thing happen to me. I was told by my gyno that the brown blood is a cyst bursting.

I have the same thing going on. About 5 months ago it happened. I had very dark discharge and on the third day some bleeding, but it was pretty dark also and only lasted a few hours, then it was right back to the black discharge. I took a HPT just to see and it was negative. My next 3 periods were normal, then the last one I had was about 3 weeks late and only black discharge until the third day, then right back to black discharge, just like above. I have my annual appt with the gyno on Thursday and I'm going to ask him about it. I'll let you know what he says. It's probably not a bad idea for you to visit your dr as well.

I say take an HPT just to be sure...since your last period was abnormal in having been late & what you are having now sounds like early pregnancy spotting. Particularly if there is a possibility you could have conceived in February...

Have you ever had a miss carry before if so and u didnt have a DNC you might need one. If that isnt the case have you had any C sections or surgeries it can be biult up scare tissue.

You really need to go to your doctor. Some women have what seems like a period when they are first PG (IE your last on). Nine days is a bit long to be wondering about personal abnormal discharge. best to you.

Hey Amanda!

It must be going around!!! I've had the same thing for the past week and this weekend just started having a little bit of red blood. I was thinking it could be "break through" bleeding, since I have PCOS and I've had the brown/black blood (which is old blood)...but this is getting to be ridiculous. I've never had a period for more than 7 days and I think I'm on CD13-15....PITA!!!!

If I come up with any answers, I'll be sure to let you know.

Take care,
God Bless,
J. D

Proud Blessed Momma to Ash & AJ ~ 4 yrs old

I have the same problem as well. I have PCOD and thought it must be a breakthough that I have once in a while. But it is not the normal. If you find out anything let me know. I will do the same.

C.

Go to the doctor. He may tell you it is nothing. Maybe he won't. You need to know.

This could be any number of things. It could be an injury from the accident. It could be due to breastfeeding. It could be early stages of menopause. You could be pregnant. A friend of mine's mom had three "regular" periods while pregnant with her. (gestational age was measured by ultrasound) In any case, I agree with the other women here that are urging you to go to your doctor.

You are probably very fertile right now. The same thing happened to me and I thought I was in the clear, but I was not. I now have a two year old. Be very careful if you are not wanting to have a baby right now. I would also call your gyno.

S.

are you still nursing? maybe as you went through all the stress from the car accident you unconsciously increased or decreased the amount you were nursing, and your hormones changed accordingly. i know that whenever i changed my nusing habits, my periods got weird.

I haven't had a period in awhile since I am in a back to back pregnancy right now. But when I am on my regular cycle I often have brown discharge, especially before and after a period. It isn't specifically normal, but it doesn't have to mean anything is wrong either. It doesn't hurt to get it checked out though. When it first started happening to me, I went in for it, and they put me on progesterone supplements, but it didn't help. They didn't seem too worried, and so I just live with it. But I think it could also be a sign of infection, or other problems, so I would advise at least talking to your gyno about it. Hope it stops for you. It is annoying, but apparently sometimes our bodies just change in the way they do things. :) Especially after having kids.
M.