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Unique	Sorry honey, But as far as I know there isn't away to shorten period other taking a special birth control pill and for your age I don't recommend it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*~:•JENN•:~*	Get used to it. I'm 35 and still haven't found a way without pills. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

unknowest	uhm u shudnt try to make ur period shorter u cud mess it up wit the pain u can buy pain releiver u cud drink sum Ginger ale for the pain too and sum excerise might help its not dat bad just dont keep thinking bout it and just be happy dat u have no serious problems wit it it will be *** more easier to take when u get older Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michelle S	Drinking tea, or anything else for that matter, is not going to make your period shorter. I know having your period sucks, I'm 23 and I've had it for 11 years now so I know. You're periods may not be very regular right now because you have just recently started them so the amount of days between them and the number of days you are on you period may vary for a few years but it should eventually become pretty regular. Unless you have unusually long periods (over ten days) then I really wouldn't worry about it. If they are longer than ten days then you need to ask your doctor about it. The only way to alter the length of your periods is to get your doctor to prescribe a birth control pill for you. They can also help if you have really bad cramps. But at this point I doubt that you really need to be on any medication and you already said you don't want to take any pills. It will take you a while to get used to having your period but after a while it just becomes a part of life. Don't worry. Everyone, well females that is, has to deal with it just like you do. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

caitie	Sorry Sweetie, That is an old wives tale. Do Not Listen to Laraface That happens when you are not Healthy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

juliette	tampons?--just have to cope with it or pills Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

notarycat	Well, you are only 12, so your cycles are just beginning. Yes, they are miserable. It takes a couple years for your body to truly regulate itself. I have not heard about the hot tea thing, but it doesn't sound like it's working for you. Hot tea is designed to relax the muscles, thereby easing the cramps. I have heard that moderate exercise helps alleviate cycles. Nothing strenuous, more like a 30 minute walk, or swimming. Each girl is different. For me, nothing helped. But then I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 17, and had to be put on hormone therapy. I have been taking hormones for 17 years, and it's the only way I make it through my cycles. Downside for me is that I'm unable to have children, and am already showing signs of early menopause (I'm 34). But that is how the Lord made me, and I'm content with it. Best of luck, dearie. Make sure you talk to your mom and see if you can get to a gynocologist if the cycles get worse for you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ASOOMY	girl's only! boys wouldn't get it!? i am studing for my doctors degree phd an i kinda know this stuff u just got is so dont rush u will be living with that for like 40 to 50 years so just take it gental u will get use to it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brittany w	ummm... it'll be over soon enough, and tea's not gonna help. Good luck& hang tight! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anon omus	you cant shorten your periods, its impossible, unless your on bc. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JenJen	Sorry you can't stop your periods unless you go onto the pill or prolong it by not having enough iron in your body but that could lead to an iron defientcy. Everyone hates periods, but you will learn to cope with them. Hope that helps Jenn& Jess xx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Misty Eyes	Everyone's body is different and different things will effect yoru period, including the length of it - stress, new medications, illness, etc. The only sure way to make your periods shorter is to see your Dr and get medication. Otherwise, you have to accept your cycle. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tx1942txx	only pills work Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ms. Informed	sorry, honey...that's our "burden" your friend may have meant to drink hot tea to ease cramping(?) the only way you can "stop" your period is with birthcontrol (i.e. depoprevera)...but i don't recommend that--that's A LOT of hormone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

diamondistoocute101	Sorry to tell you this but there isn't a way to make your period shorter. Unfortunally, you just have to live with it and celebrate when it's finally over. And if it's been a week, it's probably going to go away pretty soon because they don't last that long. Just think of it as becoming a young woman. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smiksmak	Sweetheart, your friend was wrong. Different women are different, but most women's blood loss lasts between 3- 5 days. Anything more than that (spotting doesn't count, I'm talking about bleeding here), you need to see your OBGYN. He or she will explain to you ways to alleviate your cramps, and make sure that the fact that you're bleeding for a full week doesn't mean anything is wrong. I recommend highly that you visit your doctor, just to explain the situation. You don't have to go on the pill - I'm 29 and I've never been on it - but it is important for you to monitor your cycles and be aware of what's happening to your body. I wish you luck. And I also wish you more educated friends. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nease174	you cant stop them... it is a fact of life....the only way to stop it is to get pregnant *** DO NOT DO THIS*** or to have your female organs taken out.... if you want to lighten them and know when they come go on the pill... they suck but you are just going to have to deal with it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CECE GOT IT	nothing is gonna make them shorter so you have to deal with it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

K J	Well I am sure you are not going to want to hear this butttttt........there is nothing you can do. It is a terrible thing however this is life :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GAjen	drinking tea will not make your periods shorter. Sorry but the only way to shorten your periods would be to take a birth control pills. Which you said no pills but a hormone (birth control) would be the only thing you could ingest to control your period. anyways. you're 12 and you just started having a period. It takes awhile for your period to get regulated. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

strawberryice_lb	Nope no such thing. You can see a doctor and they might have some help. If you are on birth control pills it normally helps make them very light and shorter. I hate them too! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

~Drama Queen~	your a young lady and it is going to be like that at first but don't worry about it. it is just at first when you get older and had it for a while you should be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Everything falls apart	You just need to live with them. it should usually only last 7 days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rawrrr.	well i'm 13, and i've had mine ever since i was like, 11. there is no way you can shorten them.. or at least that i know of. ur period is natural, and it'll just come naturally. all mine have lasted a week! if you find a way to shorten them, let me know :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥♥♥	To tell you the truth, I don't think there is any way to make it shorter. It all depends on your weight actually, I have learned. The thinner you are, the longer they last. For your first few months, it will be crazy take it form me. You may not even get it for months at a time. So don't panic, you will get a uaual 3-5 day period once you have had it for at least 6 months. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kjrjekjrje	You have to let nature take its course. There is nothing you could do to shorten your cycle. It comes with being female. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sparkly Cupcake :-)	nope you cant stop it sorry you just have to live with it i know it sux lol but youll get used to it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

James34	no that wont work really. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

55yrsnholdin	just cope Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PittBullBilly	Your absolutely right. Us guys do not understand that stuff. lol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Qbanmami93	hey gurl . let me tell you although periods are a pain they are necessary for us women to egt rid of hat blood that shouldnt be in our body they are a good thing, believ it or not . now my periods are evry light and last liek 4 days but my moms are different, they can very from woman to woman, and in the 1st yr your periods might not come on the right time of the month and they will surprise you . you may have irregular periods for lieka year i did, theres nothing to make them shorter, there are pills but they could interfere with youre development, so just always be prepared and talk to your mom && doctor . youll ahve to live with your periods, just egt sued to them hope i helped Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No