Persistent Period Cramps: Seeking Advice & Understanding

Question
first of all i`m 16 and ii need some HELP ASAP.ii qot my period on oct.27 and it lasted until november 1..then ii qot it back around a week after..it was liqht thouqh..a yelowish slimyish thinq came out..after my period finish ii have continious cramps on and off from when ii wake up to when ii sleep..i`m scared to talk to my docter about it because last time ii told him somethinq he went back and told me mom..so if anyone knows the reason why this is happening PLEASE notify me

Answer
Dear Grace,

There are many various potential causes for irregularities in our cycles. They are:
-Significant weight gain or loss
-Excessive or strenuous exercise
-Poor nutrition (or a diet too high in carbohydrates)
-Smoking
-Drug use
-Excessive caffeine intake
-Excessive alcohol use (interfering with how the liver metabolizes estrogen and progesterone)
-Eating disorders
-Increased stress
-Polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance
-Uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis)
-Hormonal imbalance related to perimenopause
-Medications
-Chemotherapy
-Thyroid dysfunction
-Recent childbirth, miscarriage, or D&C
-Breastfeeding

However, if you are experiencing any abnormal vaginal discharge, especially a yellow discharge, you should be examined by a doctor to rule out any vaginal infections - which could also cause unusual bleeding. Other signs of a vaginal infections could be:
-any unusual vaginal discharge, especially if green, yellow, or thick/white
-any foul odor with the discharge
-itching, burning, pain or soreness
-redness or swelling of the genital area
-pelvic pain
-pain with urination or with intercourse

There are many types of infections and many possibilities as to what may be occurring. You really must be examined to know for sure.

I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.

Brenda