worried about period

[Worrygirl86 3]

Since the start of my period for years my period has always been same I know when it’s coming it’s always a week it’s heavy In the beginning. This time I got my period a week early and its weird it’s lighter than I ever had it and worse it’s the fifth day today and there’s nothing coming out. I’m not on pills or pregnant I don’t know what could cause this. I have been stressed but nothing new. I’m worried there’s something wrong with me and my fertility since I’m gonna be 35 soon I’m jus wreck anyone have advice 

[jonathan123 2368]

Hi. WW. Although as man I have no concept of what it's like to have periods, thank God.  I can maybe say something from my experience with patients. The menstrual cycle can be very upset by anxiety. It seems that some women stop having periods while for some it becomes erratic and heavy, . At 35 you should be nowhere near the menopause. Once your anxiety dies down things will return to normal. Being constantly stressed can affect every part of our body.  Try not to make a big thing of it. It's normal in the circumstances. In some women it can be a very emotional time. If emotions run riot then it just adds to the anxiety. Once again we come back to ACCEPTANCE. 

[PennyPanic 276]

On 9/1/2021 at 12:33 PM, Worrygirl86 said:

Since the start of my period for years my period has always been same I know when it’s coming it’s always a week it’s heavy In the beginning. This time I got my period a week early and its weird it’s lighter than I ever had it and worse it’s the fifth day today and there’s nothing coming out. I’m not on pills or pregnant I don’t know what could cause this. I have been stressed but nothing new. I’m worried there’s something wrong with me and my fertility since I’m gonna be 35 soon I’m jus wreck anyone have advice 

I'm so so so sorry you are worrying. I can attest to stress throwing off a cycle...or just "one of those things." I used to always skip January for some reason... or have it super light that month. I attribute it to holiday stress. Who knows. I've always called my doctor about it....'cause that's just how I roll. Long story short, she's never been concerned. My policy for me is, I tell the doctor...and let them tell me what course of action they suggest. Generally they've just said, " don't worry" or "let's see what happens next month" etc... It's tough being a woman that's for sure. Hang in there and keep us posted. 

[Nat1996 23]

I have always had a regular period also give or take a couple of days, last month my period was 21 days late. Practically missed a whole cycle. I wasn’t pregnant or had any known reasons for missing but I know how worrisome it can be when things are suddenly different than what we’re used to. I would wait it out until your next period to see if it goes back to normal before you worry too much.