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writes:hi my wife has had her period for two months now im getting worried, she's alway angry and stressed and working a lot how can u help me?
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 October 2010): Hi there,
I am going to assume that she's telling you the truth, and has been bleeding for 2 months (this is not as uncommon as people might think). In that case, I would add my voice to those saying that the best thing you can do is to encourage her to see a doctor! I'm not surprised that she's stressed and tired after bleeding for 2 months - anyone would be. She'll be losing a lot of blood. It must be a nightmare for her. The worst thing is, she is suffering needlessly - there are many drugs that the doctor can prescribe to stop this. High doses of progesterone (e.g. norethisterone) will do it, as will a combination of tranexamic and mefanamic acid.
However, while this will relieve the painful symptom it's extremely important she speaks to a medical professional to get the underlying cause of the bleeding investigated. The likelihood is that it's something very simple, but she needs to rule out the possibility that there is something nasty at work here, that could have serious longterm health implications if left untreated. It's possible she's avoiding a visit to the doctor because this possibility scares her - in which case, you need to gently and lovingly reassure her, and maybe even take time out to accompany her to the surgery. A pap smear should set her mind at rest.
Also, if she's been bleeding solidly for all that time, she may well have developed anaemia. It's a very common 'female' problem, and means that her iron levels are low. Unfortunately, when iron levels get too low, bleeding becomes heavier and more prolonged - which causes further loss of iron. In other words, anaemia starts a vicious circle of bloodloss! It would also explain why she is feeling stressed and tired. It can easily be treated with ferrous sulphate, but it's important that she gets some blood tests done to investigate.
Please encourage her to see a doctor. I know that modern life is busy, and it can be tough to find time, but really, what could be more important than your longterm health? I hope that your wife's problem is swiftly diagnosed and that she returns to full health soon.
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reader, heart-shaped-balloon  +, writes (5 October 2010):
 Are you sure she's on her period? Just because she's a little snappy doesn't mean it's always PMS. Just might be regular ole' stress.
She should go to the doctor and be put on some form of birth control to regulate herself. My sister had the same problem- she had a period for almost 4 months straight and started depo to regulate it. It's just a hormone thing.
It might not be a period though- she might have a bleeding cyst in her reproductive tract (my friend had the same thing) or it might be vaginal bleeding due to pregnancy. Definitely get her to a gyno.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (5 October 2010):
 If she's actually on her period, and not just angry and stressed, like actually bleeding for 2 months, she needs to go talk to a doctor who will put her on the pill to regulate her cycle.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 October 2010): Are you sure she's actually on her period? From your post, it sounds like she's going through common PMS symptoms, which does not mean she's on her period at all. It means she's stressed and working a lot. Possibly using it as an excuse to not have sex. Other issues in her life may be causing her to be angry, it doesn't mean she's having her time of the month. Talk to her about what she's going through, and try not to accuse her of actually having her period to avoid getting into an argument.
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reader, Aunty BimBim +, writes (5 October 2010):
 Encourage your wife to visit a doctor or women's health clinic. The people on this site are volunteers, not trained medical professionals.
If you are unable to convince your wife she needs to seek a doctor's advise try calling the Family Planning Clinic in your capital city. Simply google "family planning australia" and a listing for your state should come up.
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