I warned you....lol.
Well.... I am 22. I have had my period since I was 13. It has never, ever been regular and I usually only get it 4-5 times a year. I have never been concerned about the irregularity but now I am on my period and have been on it for the last 13 days. Its pretty light, I am not cramping or anything but just thought I would ask what you all think? Should I be concerned at all? I am thinking if it does not stop by Friday I will go to the doctor.
2006-09-05 15:11:03 · 17 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Having irregular periods actually has a medical name - it is oligomenorrhea. Most likely it is nothing major. I was very much like you when I was younger - very irregular, and also the occasional period as you describe now -which is a real nuisance.
Everybody is different, but usually everyone has their own pattern. But this doesn't follow your usual pattern, so that is a reason to get it checked. I wouldn't ignore it - you should talk to your doctor about it.
These sites will give you more information about irregular periods.
2006-09-05 15:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
It might be a good idea to see a doctor, but I had similar problems for the first few years of my period (ages 13 to 17), and my doctors never helped. They just said that eventually my periods would become regular, maybe. When I started practicing yoga regularly, my periods became regular for the first time. Sometimes, before learning yoga, my periods would last 2 weeks, and they were very irregular. A great book that tells you specifically what yoga postures are best for menstrual problems is "Yoga, A Gem For Women" by Geeta Iyengar. Yoga is the only exercise I know of that can improve the functioning of your organs and well as give you a good work-out. It might be helpful for you.
2006-09-05 23:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by Leila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe that "regular as rain" 28 periods for EVERY woman is a myth. I have ALWAYS had very irregular periods (I usually only get them every 2 months) and I've been checked out by doctors and gotten a clean bill of health. Still, if you're worried, go get checked out
2006-09-05 22:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by tearsofepiphany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of your ovaries isn't pumping out eggs. no biggie. but i would see a doctor anyways. usually any kind of birth control will either regulate them or stop it totally. i wouldn't worry though..
i'm 24. i was NEVER regular. it was like every other month. each ovary lets loose an egg each month, so if one's not doing it, you'll skip. i also had sists which were painful, but had a lot to do with the irregularity. i've been on depo for the past 3 years and don't have periods anymore and am a lot happier about it. NOT everyone is regular and it is NOT abnormal.
2006-09-05 22:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by tomiyo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an endocrinologist. Every woman normally have their period every 4-6 weeks. Irregular periods or those lasting for more than 5 days are caused by hormonal imbalance.
2006-09-05 22:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by OnThe36th 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be concerned too much...irregular periods are normal with all women. You should though go to the doctors and ask them your questions....better to know early enough.
2006-09-05 22:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by Angelwings87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is acutally a name for this problem, although due to short term memory loss from having babies, i can't remember what the name of it is. A doctor could help you, i really think you could benefit from knowing what could help you because when you get married and want to have children, you might have trouble becuase of irregular periods. Good luck!
2006-09-05 22:33:49 · answer #7 · answered by latterdaylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think going to the doctor is a good idea. I have the same problem and when I went to the doctor he told me I have PCOS ( Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). That means that my ovaries have many tiny cyst that prevent me from ovulating and because of that I can't get pregnant so now I have to be taking medications to try to get pregnant. So please go to the doctor as soon as possible it is very important.
2006-09-05 22:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by teresita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a wide variation in bleeding frequency & duration for women.
I was one of those myths, every 27-29 days.
A lot of females athletes lose their menses completely, due to lack of body fat.
I would go see your doc. It's difficult to diagnose your symptoms without proper testing & you might be becoming anemic from blood loss.
2006-09-05 22:50:07 · answer #9 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better safe then sorry it could be nothing but then again who knows
Only the doc when he runs test get ur little butt to the doctor and be wise about ur health!!!
2006-09-05 22:15:57 · answer #10 · answered by wolfpack0810 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋