Women! Why is it when your on your period you have to keep running to the bathroom:(?
545689
My opinion is that you feel bloated when you're on your period and this puts pressure on your bladder so you feel like you have to go pee more frequently.
663848
Sorry, you period is your period, not like a can of fixed soup that you can reheat a different day.\nCan't stop it kiddo.\n\nBut I used to swim ALOT!! \nDuring those times, take some Tylenol Xtra Strength and\nUse a xtra Absorbent tampon! You should be just fine!\n(I always was!!)\n\nGood Luck with your Exam little fish!\nSmileyCat : )
804524
theres nothing to be embarassed about! all women have that!  what I do is i wear a pad. ( I play Basketball too) it's called vaginal discharge. and it only smells to you... no one else can smell it. wear a pad. if it feels like your period you can be confident that there is somthing there. and you can't make it stop... if you haven't started your period thats a sure sign that you are about to. when in basketball you should honestly wear a tampon. seriously! my coach gave out samples the other day when guys were there... so yeah... that was embarassing! have fun playing B-Ball!
1128526
basically your uterine line is shedding. and to help it shed, your uterus contracts. thats what causes the cramps. its trying to get all that crap out.
1083997
I have found that this question of yours is NOT that unusual. When the menses begin...and each of them in your life is 'Different', there can be a starting of the menstruation cycle itself in a variety of ways. Much of this depends upon your basic health and regularity of your period, and if there is anything that is exacerbating stress, dietary factors, trauma.....these amongst many others can play a vital role in your period. The older blood is just that, and when the heavier flow comes out it brings with it the rest of this....often seen as brown and nearly grainy. Perhaps the thought of this in text is making you queasy and that is NOT my intention. It is NOT unusual for the body to start up....spot a day or two before hand and then begin the menstrual flow in its regular sequence or shall I say what is regular for you. You know your body better than anyone, and depending upon your age....other factors intervene. Age is one, again diet and exercise. Ask yourself if you're tired before this or perhaps amped ...we are ALL different. If there is a continuation of the more 'brown' or older blood, I recommed that you see a Physician....get a pelvic...for perhaps for whatever reason you might be a candidate for a D&C. Are your menses painful? If only periodically I have found that the comfort at home is warmth. Do not be afraid to soak...that is to bathe. This is hailed often, the menses as a curse, wherein it is nature's way of cleansing your uterus. It is important to at this point to say please keep your regular checkups with your gynocologist and allow your doctor to have a talk with any of your questions. I know that for myself what you have mentioned is in no way unusual. Please understand that you're NOT to keep from your physical regimen...unless you are tired..and please keep up your fluid intake.\nYour doctor will be the one to know and it might serve you well to keep a diary or small calendar in your drawer or medicine cabinet as to the regularity or the sometimes "I didnt quite expect this.." questions...all of this is important. As for a heavier flow, there is still no certainty that there will be a stopping or forestallig of the older blood. Please remember that it's your body and your own inherent body clock or circaddian rhythms dictate a lot of what is to happen to you during this time. I am not your doctor...this is merely my take from past experience and knowing many women who experience the very same thing. for now, I wouldn't worry, were I you, just keep track of this and see if there is any change in tha amount of days and flow. In conclusion, it sounds as though you are healthy, and don't rule "IN" a problem unless advised by your physician. Lastly if pain of any sort accompnies this, please inform your doctor for they can and very often WILL do a pelvic during your period. Should any problem persist, they will ( your doctor's office) refer you to a specialist if there is due cause. In and of all of this there may be the occasional fibroid or cyst. This is whyit is vital that you make and keep your appointments with your doctor.
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I think women do have stronger bladders or maybe they're just bigger. Because guys have to pee all the time . Me personally the longest I can go w/o having to use the restroom (if I dont have drinks in between) 9 am to 4 pm. Another factor you have to add in is its allot easier and cleaner for guy to use the restroom. Women have to go through allot more work than men and a public restrooms can be quite scary. The thought of hovering over a filthy toilet will increase your bladders strength. So if you dont want to use the restroom you'll put it off until you get somewhere comfortable
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Actually a woman requires extra calories when she's menstruating. Most of her weight is gained from water retention and can gain 5 or more pounds during her period, but then loses it afterwards due to the fact that it is mostly water weight (not to mention constipation).
503630
Usually, your breasts feel hard. You becomea little bit moody. You might also experience stomach cramps. Pimples also begin to show. Having a menstruation is a bit uneasy. Anyway, just wear a suitable sanitary napkin. It's part of being a lady~! ^^
887307
you could be pregnant - when wuz ur last monthly period - even if is due this week or even 1 weeek or 2 - first thing is get a pregnancy test done - we have to rule that out first priority - try getting a pregnancy blood test done - u cant be too sure with home test kits - if u do want to do a home test kit then do it in the morning with ur first urine - and please do it atleast 5 times to make sure !
518730
Bleeding for longer than your normal period is not a good sign. There is something else going on, could possibly be a tumor. Go see a doc as soon as you can.
670524
just go walking or something, I mean, you don't want to do anything to phsically demanding when your on your period.
976625
Either your hormones haven't worked themselves out enough to regualte your period, or you may be upping your bra size a cup or two! Either way, this is natural; it's all part of puberty.
395180
Are you a runner?  If you are very active in sports sometimes you don't get your period.  Remember that getting your period means that your body is capable of carrying a baby.  So if you're underweight or you're too active, your body will think you are not capable of carrying a child so you won't get your period.
966540
oh my yes very true yes most of us do,or who amits it, u r very normal do in the shower. with yourself or your partner.and dont worry we have hormones,and they r more out of wac when we have our period.
913631
It could just be stress...  almost anything can change your flow.  Chances are that you're not pregnant since you are bleeding a little bit.  If you still feel weird after it stops, go to the doctor or take a test.  Good Luck!
532367
Your period can only last as long as it takes to expel the blood and tissue that has lined the uterine wall.  Your hormones control that and once your period has started, you are no longer building up uterine lining, so taking a bath (or anything else) can't make it last longer.  My grandmother used to tell my mom that washing her hair while she was on her period would make her sick... where did they come up with this stuff?
555171
Yes, its common.  Sometimes, when my period is done I bleed just a little bit.  Nothing to worry about.  It seems like it never wants to leave us. lol