I have no health insurance at this time because I am a student. I am currently 32 years old and have 2 children. However I am concerned about the irregular periods I have been having for a few months now. Every other month I will be a month late, then the next period I have it is about 2 weeks late. I have always been regular with my periods too. I just had my period a week ago and it only lasted 3 days. I am worried that this will effect my ability to have more children. Has anyone out there experienced this and will my body regulate itself?
2006-07-15 11:18:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have had troubles with my cycle my entire life.
They only thing that helps is going on the birth control
pill. Irregular cycles do not cause infertility. Is there a
family planning clinic near you? They are usually free.
Does your state not have medical coverage for low
income families?
2006-07-15 11:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ontario_Mom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm only 17, but I've heard of this happening. I'm thinking on being a doctor when I go to college, so here's what I know and what I suggest. Every woman's body is different. Some are regular at first and then "irregulate" later on in life, some are majorly irregular in their teens and early 20's and then "regulate" as they grow older. There's nothing really wrong with your body. What I suggest is that you drink a lot of water to help flush your system and exercise regularly. You may still have irregular periods, but no, it won't effect your ability to have children. The female body is born with something like 400,000 million eggs and you will only use about 4,000 of those in your lifetime, so, nope, I'd say that your chances of having children are still pretty high. Don't worry about it that much. Good luck and be a good mom!!
2006-07-15 18:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by phoenix_chicka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this about 2 years ago, and discovered that low iron levels with disrupt and screw around with your menstrual cycle, try taking some over the counter iron supplements for about 2 months, and see what happens. after my iron levels were increased to where they should have been( though I needed iron infusions at the hospital to return them to normal) I conceived within 5 days of my last infusion,
You wouldn't think that low iron levels would do it, but it does,
another reason may be.,during times of pressure or stress which could affect your cycle as well.
The supplements have been studied in clinical trials and have been found to be effective in connection with irregular periods. For best results you should take them over a period of three months,
Multivitamin and Mineral
B Vitamins
Antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium.
Magnesium
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Linseeds, which are an excellent form of both Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
Good luck
2006-07-15 18:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by emigirlz_2boyznagrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, I'm 27 and recently started having the same problem. My period came on the 10th then left 3 days later. I had sex then it returned. I was so confused because the previous month it lasted only 2 days. I don't have insurance, but I have a good friend who's a dr. and she told me it's because of stress or age kicking in.. whatever that meant.. I asked around and was told that is normal but you can always act like it's an emergency and go to ER.
2006-07-15 18:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by fire2hot2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you don't have any insurance, you could call your local Social Services agency and see if they have a free clinic you could call. Some cities have woman's health clinics, based on the ability to pay, or even being free. You'll need to see a doctor to find out if there's a reason for your periods being so irregular. Could be lots of different reasons, with no two women being the same. Don't play around with your health. Your children are depending on you to take care of them, so take care of yourself. <*)))><
2006-07-15 18:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by Sandylynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. Your cycle could regulate itself, it could be hormones, or stress or something else all together. I think you should make an appointment with a clinic, if you cannot afford a doctor. There are also doctors that will take you on a sliding scale fee. Please look into these options and good luck!
2006-07-15 18:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that the birth control pills regulate menstration.
If you're really stressed all the time, the continuous strain (mentally or physically) on your body can cause menstration to be irregular.
2006-07-15 18:27:45 · answer #7 · answered by akatd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had unusual periods before… some last a few days, and some it seems like it lasts forever. I think you will be fine, but if you are still worried, see a doctor about it.
2006-07-15 18:23:21 · answer #8 · answered by kiki Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was your age the same thing happened. It was a hormonal fluctuation, it was the first step towards menopause. But it is still years away for that! We go through these things very gradually; it was a step towards menopause not the actual thing. But you need to go to a doctor, is there a clinic you could go to? Maybe someone at school would know?
2006-07-15 18:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had really bad cramps with my periods ALONG with your situation. I had endometriosis (sp?) and ended up having a hysterectomy (didn't HAVE to but I wanted to just make it go away and no more kids planned). Best thing that ever happened to be honest. You may have the same thing. There are OTHER methods to treat it though - talk to your OB/GYN for suggestions.
2006-07-15 18:23:11 · answer #10 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋