Skip to content
My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up
Last Reply:
Why am I getting my period every two weeks?
avatar
Tacoma253 posted:
I have been getting my period every two weeks. Normally, my period comes about every 5 weeks, so I was really shocked when I suddenly got it again, two weeks later. At first i thought nothing of it, thinking that it could have been the stress I was dealing with. But then, two weeks later, I started my period again.

About two months ago i was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and have been taking medications for it. Could my irregular menstrual cycle be related to that?

I already have a doctor's appointment set up for next week, but I'm still a little concerned. What could be causing this?
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Why am I getting my period every two weeks?I have been getting my period every two weeks. Normally, my period comes about every 5 weeks, so I was really shocked when I suddenly got it again, two weeks later. At first i thought nothing of it, thinking that it could have been the stress I was dealing with. But then, two weeks later, I started my period again. <br /> <br />About two months ago i was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and have been taking medications for it. Could my irregular menstrual cycle be related to that? <br /> <br />I already have a doctor's appointment set up for next week, but I'm still a little concerned. What could be causing this?
Reply
 
avatar
georgiagail responded:
It's important to keep in mind that not all episodes of vaginal bleeding should be considered a menstrual period. Medical issues such as uterine fibroids (benign growths in the uterus) can cause bleeding if they expand into blood vessels as they increase in size.

So can more serious tumor issues which is why it is good you are getting this looked into medically.

Your GAD has nothing to do with this bleeding nor are the medications you are taking causing this abnormal bleeding.

Gail
Report This| Share this:Why am I getting my period every two weeks?It's important to keep in mind that not all episodes of vaginal bleeding should be considered a menstrual period. Medical issues such as uterine fibroids (benign growths in the uterus) can cause bleeding if they expand into blood vessels as they increase in size.<br /> <br />So can more serious tumor issues which is why it is good you are getting this looked into medically.<br /> <br />Your GAD has nothing to do with this bleeding nor are the medications you are taking causing this abnormal bleeding.<br /><br />Gail
Reply


Back to Top
Back to Top

See Related Women's Health Communities

See All Communities

Featuring Experts

Profile
Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP Expert
Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, RNP, is a nurse practitioner and has been a practicing women's health care specialist for 15 years. She was on the facul...More

Popular Discussions

Start a Discussion | See All

Helpful Tips

birth control pills and gelatin-like clots
I started taking birth control pills because I had an ovarian cyst that made periods painful. Now when I'm on my periods, I will go to the ... More
Was this Helpful?
Yes No
34 of 73 found this helpful
Post a Tip | See All

Helpful Resources

Post a Resource | See All

Expert Blog

Below the Belt: Women's Health - Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, RNP

From HPV to irregular periods to PMS to fibroids, Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, is here to share her knowledge and insight...Read More

Related News

Report Problems to the
Food and Drug Administration

FDAYou are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.