What the heck is going on??

mdm2014 · November 2013

Okay so I posted something a few days ago about this but I don't think I was exactly clear..

I started my period on the 4th of November, right on schedule. The only problem is that it is now November 18th and I'm still on it (that,s the part I wasn't clear about). I haven't had any cramps but my breasts have been really sore and my lower back hurting and stuff like that. I was glad that my periods were getting scheduled, predictable, etc. that way I would know when I was ovulating. But now I don't know what is going on with my body. Does anyone have any Idea what it could be because it is very frustrating.

Thanks!

capinjen152 · November 2013

Let me get my magical Ute goggles for this one! Seriously, internet strangers do not know what is going on in your body. Most likely it's just a weird cycle. As long as you aren't seriously ill (faint from blood loss, etc) just wait it out.

Also, if you want to be able to predict your cycle you should look into charting (a specific method of tracking your basal body temp, cervical mucus, etc). Otherwise you're really still just guessing.

24karat · November 2013

Did you read the newbie blog?

The way to know you're ovulating is by charting your temps. I would suggest starting with that as it's the only real way to figure out what's happening with your body and where you are in the cycle. Symptoms change, AF "regularity" will change, etc. By saying you're "still on it" does that mean you're still having enough blood to need pads or a tampon? If not, it may just be spotting which can be perfectly normal during a cycle.