I started my period last november but my intervals have not been equal. It just happens whenever it wants to. Is this bad? Also I have this discharge from "down there" and it soaks my panties. Is this normal?
2006-07-18 10:25:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
For the next two years your period will be irregular. Totally normal, happens to everybody. And as for the discharge, buy some pantyliners.
2006-07-18 10:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by happyfarah88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could take up to 2 years for your periods to become "regular" or it could be that it never happens. As for the "discharge" I'm not sure what that is but you should probably wear a panty liner every day to keep your panties dry. Whether or not you are sexually active you may have picked up an infection and you should see a doctor about the discharge. As embarassing as it might be for you at this time in your life to discuss these types of things with your family doctor, you do not want to end up being sterile and unable to have children later in life because you didn't get antibiotics for an infection when you were young. Always better to be safe than sorry.
Menarche and fertility
In most girls, menarche does not signal that ovulation has occurred. Studies of American girls suggest that the average interval between menarche and ovulation is several months. Irregular, anovulatory menses commonly occur for 1-2 years or more before regular ovulation is established.
Regular ovulation is usually indicated by predictable and consistent intervals between menses, predictable and consistent durations of menses, and predictable and consistent patterns of flow (e.g., heaviness or cramping). An anthropological term for this state of potential fertility is nubility.
On the other hand, not every girl follows the typical pattern and some girls have ovulated before the first menstruation. Although unlikely, it is possible for a girl engaging in coitus shortly before her menarche to conceive and become pregnant, delaying her menarche until after the birth. The widely held assumption that a woman cannot become pregnant until after menarche is usually but not always true.
2006-07-18 10:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this is normal. My intervals aren't equal either, and my mom said it's normal for girls before sexual activities. A friend of my actually went to the doctor b/c of the irregularity. The doctor prescribe medication to her so she can get it regularly. You can do that too, I suppose. But as far as I know and from my own experience, it's normal. I remember going to a doctor about the discharges "down there", and she told me it was normal. The body gives out the "bad" things per-say.
However, that is just my personal opinion. You might want to talk over with your mom and decide if you need go to see a doctor or not. ^.^
2006-07-18 10:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by cheesecaketops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the one feedback, we can't tell what's wrong; but if you are concerned, see a gynecologist and they can put you at ease.
But it can be very normal for young ladies starting there period to be irregular. On the other hand, I'm 37 and I have had unequal intervals due to stress. So don't rule stress out--it can make you irregular and so can lots of exercise. I used to be a competitve runner in high school and did not get my period until really late--16 years old because of it. So don't be alarmed if you miss a period or two or are irregular. Athletes have been known to miss periods. Your hormones are still balancing out.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-18 11:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you first get your period it may be irregular that's why ladies usually get on birth control to control their irregular cycles and make them regular(aside to the other benefits).So, talk to your parents about getting you the pill so that you can keep track of your periods. As for the discharge, it's natural for a womans body to have discharge. Its how the vagina does it's "self cleaning"(for lack of a better term). If it doesn't blow your mind with a vicious stinky odor then you're okay but just to be sure you should go see a doctor. And for the meantime, use a pantyliner, they're comfy and thin so they are not obvious thru your underwear...and liners keep your panties clean.
2006-07-18 10:34:17 · answer #5 · answered by gabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad it takes a while for the intervals to be equal. I think the discharge is normal but check with a gynecologist just to be sure.
2006-07-18 10:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by GFcarla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a young girl starts her period usually there is an undetermined amount of time in which the cycle becomes regular. Some never regulate, but have no other problems with it. As for the discharge, please seek out your doctor it could be just a mild infection or not.
2006-07-18 10:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not bad. If you're not having a normal period, maybe this is your body's way of telling you that you are underweight. This happened to me before until I gained some weight later on during puberty. Discharge is okay too as long as it is clear!!! Sorry for the bad imagery...
2006-07-18 10:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi I think this is quite normal it often takes some time to establish regular periods. I am not sure about the discharge but is probably normal too, if you are worried you could speak to your school nurse or doctor about this or even your mum or other female relative that might be able to help
2006-07-18 10:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are normal. Your periods will take a while before they get regular. As for the discharges, you are also normal. Don't worry.
2006-07-18 10:29:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋