period problem?

Question

I got my period in early November and it is extremely irregular. I am worried because I can have it for a day, and then it goes away. Some months I don't get it, then sometimes I do. I never know when it's coming ot how long it's going to last. I talked to my mom and she just said that the first few years are irregular. What should I do? I can't take it anymore.

Answer 1

My daughter had irregular periods caused from stress and the fact she was on the pill, but the doctor is the best way to solidify this problem.
It could be serious so don;t play aorund with this problem and have it checked out.

Answer 2

periods are normally supposed to be every month for 3-5 days. While the first few years can be irregular urs sounds a little too irregular. See a doctor he/she might be able to help you without meds if not you can ask ur doctor about the pill. u can try it on a temporary basis ( 6 months to a yr) and see if that gives ur period a jumpstart to regularity. Of course ur parents would have to agree to that too. I started having it every other month back in summer 2003 and it was painful and very heavy. The pill worked well for regularity but not so much for pain. Another plus is that the pill can control ur acne some too. killing two birds with one stone here! Anyway talk to ur doctor and see what he/she says before making a decision

Answer 3

We hear a lot about the menstrual "cycle," which can make it sound as though it happens like clockwork. And we say that a woman who gets her period every 4 weeks is "regular," as though there's usually something abnormal about women who don't. In fact, most women don't get their periods at exactly the same number of days after the last one.

Let's take a look at what happens when a girl gets her first period (also known as menarche, pronounced: meh-nar-kee). For most girls, this happens between the ages of 9 and 16.

Your menstrual cycle occurs in stages, which doctors often talk about in terms of 28 days. But 28 is just an average figure that doctors use. Women's cycle lengths vary - some have a 24-day cycle, some have a 34-day cycle. The only thing you can usually count on is that if you're not pregnant, nursing, or ill, you will get your period again.

The first day a girl's period comes is Day 1 of her cycle. Around Day 5, her pituitary gland tells the ovaries to start preparing one of the eggs they contain for release. One egg will mature completely, and at the same time the lining of the uterus gets thicker. The lining becomes thick to prepare a nesting place for the fertilized egg in the event that the girl becomes pregnant.

On or about Day 14, the egg breaks loose (this is called ovulation) and makes its way through the fallopian tube into the uterus. If the egg hasn't been fertilized by sperm, it will disintegrate. About 2 weeks later, the lining and egg leave a girl's body as her period and the whole thing starts all over again - that's why we use the word cycle.

All this sounds very neat and orderly, but your body may not follow this schedule exactly. It's not unusual, especially in the first 2 years after menarche, to skip periods or to have an irregular menstrual cycle. Illness, rapid weight change, or stress can also make things more unpredictable because the part of the brain that regulates periods is influenced by stuff like this.

Some girls always have irregular periods; others get theirs every 28 days like clockwork. Many are regular most of the time, but occasionally skip a period or get an extra period during times of pressure or stress. In fact, you may notice that when you go on a trip or have a major change in your schedule your period is late.

The length of your periods may also vary - sometimes your period may last 2 days, sometimes 10. That's because the level of hormones your body manufactures can be different from one cycle to the next and this affects the amount and length of bleeding.

So how can you tell when you're about to get your period? If you're not regular, you'll want to pay attention to the clues your body may give you. These include:

back cramps or stiffness
heavier breasts or breast soreness (this will happen after ovulation and before you get your period)
headaches
acne breakouts
disturbed sleep patterns
mood swings
If you're not taking birth control pills, you're not pregnant, and you're not having other symptoms such as stomach pain, then it's very likely that your irregular periods are part of the normal changes that can happen when you're a teen. At some point as you grow, your cycle will probably settle into a recognizable pattern. This should happen by 3 years after your first period.

Some teens may develop irregular periods - or stop having periods altogether - as a result of a hormone imbalance. Disorders of the thyroid gland can cause menstrual irregularities if the levels of thyroid hormone in the blood become too low or too high. Some women have irregular periods because their bodies produce too much androgen, which is a hormone that causes increased muscle mass, facial hair, and deepening of the voice in males and the development of pubic hair and increased height in girls. High amounts of androgen can also cause hair growth on the face, chin, chest, and abdomen, and is sometimes associated with excessive weight gain.

If a girl has one of these problems, or if her periods are irregular for 3 years or more (or for other reasons), the doctor may prescribe hormone pills or other medications that will help her to have regular periods.

In the meantime, if your periods are irregular, try keeping some pads or tampons in your backpack, just so you'll have them handy in case your period comes when you're not expecting it.

It's important to see a doctor if you're sexually active and have missed a period - this could be a sign that you're pregnant. You should also see your doctor if you start having periods that last longer than 7 to 10 days or periods that are accompanied by severe cramping or abdominal pain.

Answer 4

I've had mine for 6 years now and it's still irregular sometimes. Some people take a long time to become regular.

But, I bet you didn't know that other women in the house on theirs can make you start yours? It's entirely true. My menopausal mother throws me off an almost-normal cycle all the time. (I know because we both always get ***** y around then and argue over dumb stuff.)

Answer 5

hate to say that a parent is right, cuz my parents and i dont ever agree on anything, but in this case, i think ur mom is. im 16 and i got my period a couple yrs ago, i had basically the same problem u did. thats not to say that something else could be going on, but i dont think u hav an reason to worry. just keep a calendar (weird..ino), of ur periods, that way, if u need to go to the doctor, u can show her/him ur calendar and explain ur problem. if it gets worse...lik in 6th months, doesnt get any better and gets worse, talk to ur doc. about birthcontrol pill to make ur periods better. otherwise, just wait it out, it should be fine...even if it sucks. as for the skipping some months, consider it a blessing!

Answer 6

Go to the doc, the first year should be irregular, but still regular at the same time

Answer 7

You need to see your doctor. Having an irregular period is not abnormal but it can be regulated. The doctor will probably put you on birth control pills. This isn't your green light to have sex!!! The pills will control your hormones.

Answer 8

Well I just want to tell you that I'm kind of like that but I have my period for 2-3 days and it goes away and I always have my periods times marked down on my calender and I mark it as STARTED and ENDED. But maybe your period times need to be checked out because I haven't ever heard of any problems like yours so I hope that little advice can help you.

Answer 9

always have a pad with u and it does usually stay irregular for about a year until u get a routine going. good luck!

Answer 10

theres nothing much you can do your mom is right the first couple of years are irregular