Okay, I'm 30 years old. Started my period when I was 14, and I've NEVER had cramps. Not once since I started. My only real PMS symptoms have been extreme fatigue, bloating and extreme *itchiness! (lol) SO last night I had some cramping, didn't really think anything of it, thought maybe it was gas. Then this morning I get up and use the restroom and wipe myself and noticed that I have some brownish red discharge. I think that my period may be early, I'm not actually supposed to get it until the 8th of this month, but it's also never been brownish red before. It's only ever been red or dark red, and heavy, whereas this is lighter, and not dark at all, brownish red, and some light bright red. Any thoughts? I'm not sure if it could be implantation bleeding, or just my period coming early. Any help you can give me is great! Thanks in advance!
Hey dbaker,
It sounds to me like your period has come early and you are cramping, although I understand you have not had this before it is possible. The cramps usually come a few days before your period and are mainly in the pubic mound area, if your really unlucky your thighs and even knees want in on it too :'( The brownish bleeding is also frequent with irregular or early periods and can appear a few day's before it changes to red, or for the last few days of your cycle.
As far as the irritation goes, have you changes soap or washing powder, it may even be a change in the PH levels causing irritation or could possibly be thrush? It may be worth getting (if they have it outside the UK) a tube of lanacane. It's made specifically for vaginal soreness, dryness and itching. I would just keep an eye on it for a few days and your usual period should come along. If this does not happen it may be worth getting it checked as you may have an infection such as vulvovaginitis if you have accidentally wiped from back to front and some of the bacteria has decided to multiply, however there would usually be other symptoms such as odour, so it's quite unlikely. I hope this has helped you
I only cramped last night, and not for very long and they were in my lower abdomin area. I don't have irregular periods, they are on a regular cycle. I also said Irritiability! not irritation lol. Meaning I feel irritated or I get pissed off easily! I've been kind of a witch with a capital B. But I appreciate your reply to my post! Thanks so much. I was thinking my period just came early! Thanks again!
I'm really sorry I didn't notice the little stare and thought it said itchiness lol I was having problems with my laptop and nearly sent it on it's way out the window as every time I'd just finished and was about to post (4x) it lost the text, so I didn't give it a finally check once I was done just submitted fast before it vanished again.