Is it normal for periods to take a drastic change all of a sudden? I started my period when I was 12, and I got off really lucky because I never cramped up. I never had PMS, I never ached, got bloated, or got pissy. I'm 18 now, and my period is going nuts. The cycle is totally sporadic. I've gone from 21 to 42 days in between, and the flow is actually getting lighter.

I'm engaged to an amazing guy, and we haven't been careful at all to prevent pregnancy. We're not trying, but we're not trying to stop it either. I'm over two weeks late for my period, and 4 days ago I took a test. It was negative. I know periods can be affected by stress and stuff like that, but should I take another test?

My best friend is currently in treatment for her eating disorder. This is her second time been in the hospital in that last two years. She has been in the hospital for about two months and is getting no where.

I am 20, and about to transfer to my 4-year University! (Woot Woot). Ever since I can remember I have always been that quiet kid who has been an outcast for a number of reasons. I had little friends and to this day I only talk to 2 people everyday. When I moved at 12 I said that I wanted to reinvent myself.

Hi I just found out a friend of mine is doing cocaine. I'm worried and want them to stop. What should I do!?

I have problems with self-esteem. My father left us when I was a little girl and then we ended up with an abusive step-father. I got married quite young and he left me too after only 2 years. Now, I hate my body and have no self-worth at all. How can I change that?

Is it normal to almost always have some kind of vaginal discharge? The amount changes depending on the time of month but I almost always have something. It also changes from white to clear from thick to thin. This has been going on for about a year and a half, (I'm only 17) and I've only had sex twice, both times within the last month and both times protected so is an STD still an option?

Tell me about douching - I've heard it's bad for you but don't know why. I've noticed a certain odor about me lately that I don't like and thought perhaps I needed to try something different by way of feminine hygiene.

Alright, whenever I'm on my period I get so much pain. To the point that I cannot even sleep at night after about 3 ibuprofen and 1 midol I can finally relax as well as a heating pad laying down there. My lower back hurts and I just feel horrible which is normal but does anybody have any tips on what to do that makes you more relaxed when you're on your period? Thanks :)