Females: Your Period / Question
Published: May 28, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I'm 12 years old and I started my period when I was 10 .I don't know what is wrong but I will have my period four like 2 weeks some times and wont have it at night. I have had 4 weeks but not at night. I have had my period four over a year and it is still not normal! Is this normal and do u know what is wrong?
Signed: 12, No Period At Night?
Dear 12, No Period At Night?,
It's very common for young girls to have irregular menstrual cycles. In addition, it's not uncommon for your period to be less heavy during the night than it is during the day.
However, it sounds like your period is lasting a lot longer than it should and TeenHealthFX cannot diagnose you over the Internet. It's important that you discuss this problem with a doctor as soon as you can. If you do not have a doctor and you live in Northern New Jersey, please call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at (973) 971.6475. If you live elsewhere, get in touch with your local adolescent health center or clinic.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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