I only been married for 8 months now, and I'm not really worry about it, just a little curious. Ever since I started having periods, they have always been irregular. After the first one it was 4 motnhs before the next one, then 2, then 5, then 3, and so on. I'm never had a one month one. When I reached about 16-17 they regulated about every 3-4 months. now, I'm one month shy of 19, and it's still the same condition. I talked to my doctor because i was curious, and he is from Tailand so I couldn't really understand, and he said it didn't matter. he said 13 days after my period I should ovulate.......then my body should go into another cycle when It is not fertilized. ...... I don't think he remembered that I was Irregular!!!!! Well, thanks.
2006-06-20 08:32:16 · 5 answers · asked by simcityat_thecrazylife 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
OK well lets clear up some things.
First of all, "he said 13 days after my period I should ovulate" - this is just flat out wrong. Your doctor either misspoke, or clearly does not understand the physiology. Most women have their periods about 2 weeks after they ovulate. But the time from period to the next ovulation varies. If you have periods every 3 months then it will be 2 1/2 months after your period when you ovulate!
The bigger question is, are you ovulating. When a woman ovulates, if fertilization doesn't occur then the uterus will shed the endometrial lining - and you have a period about 2 weeks later. But many women who are not ovulating will eventually bleed as the uterus can no longer support the growth of endometrial tissue, even without ovulation. This bleeding is often irregular and may take several months to occur. So my guess is, either you are not ovulating, or you are only ovulating every 3 months.
Regardless of the answer, this is not normal. And if your doctor doesn't see a problem with it then you need to find a new doctor, or get a referral to a specialist. It can take up to 2 years to become regular, but if you started having periods more than 2 years ago then a doctor will run some tests to find out what (if anything) is wrong. But please check into it.
Good Luck!
2006-06-20 08:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by cardboard cowboy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who has been married for 6 years and was diagnosed with PCOS from 3 different doctors. They have been trying to conceive for 5 years without any fertility assistance. Last year, when she went to have her PAP done she informed new doctor that she had irregular periods(2-3 periods/yr) and that other doctors have told her that she had PCOS. She also mentioned they have been trying to conceive but has had no luck. After the PAP, the doctor said that she was ovulating and to go home and keep trying or they had the choice of going through fertility treatments. The doctor informed her that, unfortunately, some people only have 2-3 periods a year and that just means that it's harder to get pregnant. My friend left and thought the doctor was crazy. He's the only doctor who didn't seem too worried. As crazy as she thought he was, five months later, she was pregnant, with no fertility treatment and will be having her baby in November.
So I would say talk to your doctor, and don't forget to remind him that you are irregular. If he doesn't seem to understand then get a second opinion from another doctor.
There may not be a problem. You may just need to try harder than other couples since you are irregular.
2006-06-22 19:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Guru Sharma Prasad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend that had 2 periods a year. Her OB put her on fertility drugs and she now has a beautiful 2 month old little girl. By the way, get a new doctor. You need one that can understan what you're going through. Good luck!
2006-06-20 17:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by proud_usmc_wife04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best thing to do is to go to a fertility specialist and see if there is any kind of treatment you can take or if you have a willing partner and you are wanting to get pregnant try artificial incemination or IVF...these cost alot but if its the only way than its worth it!
2006-06-20 15:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few questions for you? are you overweight? that may cause irregular cycles sometimes. i have the same problems i was just Dx with pcos this a websit for you to check out http://www.soulcysters.com/do_have_pcos.html
2006-06-20 20:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by cajunprincess97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋