Low iron levels affecting periods?I was just wondering if having low iron levels can affect your period. I have low iron levels and I have recently been really irregular. Could it be my iron levels, and would the pill help?
DOLLY Period speshDear DOLLY, I've had my periods for about 18 months. I get really bad pains during them, and again approximately two weeks after them. I don't know why ... is this normal? And why am I getting pain when I'm not due? Anonymous
I haven't had my period for about eight or nine monthsDear DOLLY, I started having my period a couple of weeks before my 14th birthday, but I'm 15 and haven't had it again for about eight or nine months. I'm not pregnant - I'm still a virgin - but my last period was extremely heavy and lasted about a week. What's going on? Ashley, NSW
TamponsDear DOLLY, I am 13 and I got my periods at the end of last year. I have tried using a tampon, but when I insert it, it feels like all my organs disappear! I then feel sick in the stomach and makes me want to throw up, so then i take it out after 5 minutes. Is the any other sanitary item that can...
The PillDear DOLLY, I have been taking the pill for about three months now ... I tried to skip it one time, I didn't take the sugar pills, but I still got my period. Is this okay? I'm really confused. Emma
I'm 12 and have just started my periodsDear DOLLY DR, I'm 12 and have just started my periods. I don't like talking to mum about it, but I don't know anything about them, like how I know when I'm due, what I can do when they make me feel stressed and even how often I should change a pad. Is there any information you can give...
Tampon dramasDear DOLLY DR, This is so embarrassing, but when I use a tampon I get this pain in my stomach and it doesn't go away until I take it out. How can I wear them without them hurting me?
Anonymous.
When I use a tampon I get this pain in my stomachDear DOLLY DR, This is so embarrassing, but when I use a tampon I get this pain in my stomach and it doesn't go away until I take it out. I try all sorts of things like pushing it up further and sometimes when that doesn't work I even pull it down, but I just can't wear them any more 'cause it...
Irregular periodDear DOLLY DR, For the past two cycles, my period has come early. I got it and finished, then two weeks later, got it again, and the same thing happened. So this has happened twice now. Should I be worried? I've had my period for about two years. Please help!
Natalie.
