Why am I still on my period after 2 weeks?

**HannaH87** · 05-10-2010 03:29 PM

I started my period 12 days ago, and everything was normal for the first 5 days, then it slowed down like it was stopping, but it still hasn't stopped yet. It's not a heavy flow at all, it's almost like I'm spotting. It is also a brownish red color, but when me and my boyfriend had sex about 5 days ago, the condom was blood red. I took a pregnancy test a few days before I started my period because I had (a lot of) unprotected sex and my period was a little late, but the test was negative.

I have always had slightly irregular periods, 30-35 days (I think that's irregular?), and I haven't been on the BC pill for about 4 or 5 years. My period has never lasted more than 4 or 5 days though.

What could be the cause of this, and what should I do? I don't really want to go to the doctor but if I have to I obviously will. I've read a million different explanations from it being just stress, to miscarriages, to tumors. Any help?

Also, I am 23 years old.

**Melissa569** · 05-11-2010 09:54 PM

Its probably best to go to a doctor, it could be nothing, or it could be something to worry about. Either way, its better to have peace of mind.

**HannaH87** · 05-12-2010 08:13 AM

Well I took a pregnancy test yesterday morning and now it is positive.. so that means I most likely miscarried, right? Or could I still possibly be pregnant? I didn't think you could get your period if you're pregnant.

**LanaBear** · 05-12-2010 09:54 AM

Just because you had your period, doesn't mean you miscarried. You can have your period while being pregnant. It's not completely common, but it does happen.

I would get into your Dr for an exam and a blood test.