period history
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vaginapaginaIs there a general trend of how your periods change throughout your life?
I started my period when I was 11 and for years had severe endometriosis-like symptoms. My mom was diagnosed with endo, so it's possible I have it too, although I was told by a doctor that I just have a "bad cycle." When I went on the pill, the pain lessened but was still present, and when I got off the pill after 6 months they got slightly worse again but not to the original intensity. Now I'm 19, and for the last 3 cycles I've barely noticed my period. Hardly any cramps, I can eat whatever I want (not just ginger ale and plain crackers) without throwing up, and a really light flow. It's such a bizarre concept to me to be able to live my life normally while I'm on my period. Still, it's such a drastic change; I almost feel like I'm beginning amenorrhea. This month I had no symptoms and the flow lasted for one day. What could be the reason for this change? Is it just the normal process of growing up? I haven't lost or gained weight, I'm not sexually active, I haven't started any new medications, and there have been no major changes in my life.
I started my period when I was 11 and for years had severe endometriosis-like symptoms. My mom was diagnosed with endo, so it's possible I have it too, although I was told by a doctor that I just have a "bad cycle." When I went on the pill, the pain lessened but was still present, and when I got off the pill after 6 months they got slightly worse again but not to the original intensity. Now I'm 19, and for the last 3 cycles I've barely noticed my period. Hardly any cramps, I can eat whatever I want (not just ginger ale and plain crackers) without throwing up, and a really light flow. It's such a bizarre concept to me to be able to live my life normally while I'm on my period. Still, it's such a drastic change; I almost feel like I'm beginning amenorrhea. This month I had no symptoms and the flow lasted for one day. What could be the reason for this change? Is it just the normal process of growing up? I haven't lost or gained weight, I'm not sexually active, I haven't started any new medications, and there have been no major changes in my life.
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