Iam 20 yearsold, Does anyone know the reasons behind an inconsistant period?

Question

Sometimes i get it, sometimes i dont, sometimes i get it EARLY and at other times it comes late... any clue?

Thx!

Answer 1

I can think of several reasons why you might have severely irregular periods.

If you are an athlete, or you have an extremely low percentage of body fat, that could cause irregularity such as you mentioned. Both of those can interrupt the hormonal signals that trigger ovulation and menstruation.

You may have a hormonal imbalance that needs to be addressed. Again, hormones regulate menstruation.

You might just have irregular cycles. Mine were irregular for years, well past the age of 20. They became regular when I took birth control pills, but as soon as I stopped, they became irregular again. My gynecologist told me that is not as uncommon as you might think.

If you have not visited a gynecologist, I urge you to go to one. There is a perception that women who are not sexually active have no need of a gynecologist, but that is not true. Most doctors recommend that you start seeing one in your teens so they can monitor you and note any changes. Also, if you have not been, you need to go so you can start getting yearly exams and Pap tests, which can help detect cell changes that can lead to pre-cancerous or cancerous changes in your uterus and cervix. An exam will also include a breast exam, and even if you do one yourself on a monthly basis, a doctor should still do one once a year, as they really know what to look for.

A gynecologist will ask about your menstrual history, and that is the perfect time to discuss your problem with them. The doctor may decide it is not worth treating, or he or she may decide that it needs followup and order some tests. Either way, it's best to go and have it checked out.

If you don't have health insurance, you can probably find a women's health clinic in your area that offers exams and consultations either on a sliding scale, based on what you can pay, or for free. The most important thing is that you go. Going to the gynecologist is just like going to the dentist. It's not the funnest thing in the world, but it is necessary if you want to stay healthy and avoid big trouble later on.

Answer 2

Have you been to a doctor, I am 38 and was having this problem last year and they put me on birth control pills--very funny as I have 3 grown kids and 2 grandbabies and my tubes have bben tied for almost 18 years. Funnier still that it seems to help

Answer 3

Sonetimes extreme exercise or loss of weight will affect your menstrual cycle. Sometimes you are just not regular. I never was. I went almost a year without having a period and there was nothing wrong with me. I just did not ovulate. Then I did and got pregnant....count your blessings!

Answer 4

It is normal, however if there is a lot of pain involved you need to see a gynecologist, he or she can advise you better on it, it could be due to stress, high sports activities, or exercise such as walking, or even a healthy sex life, athletes often have this problem.

Answer 5

There are lots of reasons for that. and this is a serious question so you better search the web instead of asking it here.( it may because of stress, only thing i remember right now)
anyway.. good luck!

Answer 6

That may be normal. Ask your doctor if there's any medicines you could take to make it work more steadily. I can't discuss such medicines here.

Answer 7

It's normal. If it really bothers you, you could try birth control to make it more regular.

Answer 8

your period is still evening out. ask your mom how even hers are. go to a doc and she may put you on something to make them more consistent.

Answer 9

it'is normal all will normal with your first baby.