another question about periods?

Question

I don't think i've ever been regular. a lot of the time i'll have one, miss my next, have one, miss my next.................but then sometimes i'll skip two or occasionally 3 and i just don't know when to expect them. i'm not on the pill or anything and i've always been active.

Is there anything to worry about do you think or not?

I've had them for 10 years now but i've just never asked.

Answer 1

if you are worried then you should talk to a doctor because that is the best answer you will get.

Answer 2

I suggest you keep track of your periods by marking the first days on a calendar. This way you will see if you are irregular or just have longer cycles. I've read that women's cycles can vary and many women have only 4 cycles a year. Sometimes this is normal but other times not.

Do you have painful and heavy periods? If so, it could be endemetriosis, a disease of the uterus which causes the lining of the uterus to migrate to outside the uterus. Or it could be cysts on the ovaries, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It can also be hormonal. I suggest you go to the doctor and have him/her do a full gynaecological exam to check for cysts and any anatomical problems. Then you can discuss the treatment options. I know a doctor's exam of that private area is very sensitive, but you need to go for your own benefit and peace of mind.

How active are you? If you are very very active, like a marathon runner, and your Body Mass Index (ration between height and weight) is lower than 18, you should stop being so active. Being too active can cause amenorrhea (lack of periods) or oligomenorrhea (irregular periods). Easy does it! Make sure you eat plenty of good food, and a little bit of fat won't hurt, in any case we need fat. Take Evening Primrose Oil Capsules- very good for the female system.

I can warn you that many will suggest you go on the Pill. Don't! So many doctors put patients on the Pill, promising "Take this. It'll make your regular/lighter" Yes, the Pill would make you appear more regular, but you have withdrawal bleeding not true periods. It only masks the problem, it does not cure us of problems. You can't be on the Pill forever and when you stop the Pill the problems will come back. I've been on the Pill and I regret it. If you are not sexually active, then don't just take the Pill.

Ever heard of Vitex/Agnus Castus/Chaste Berry? It is a herb originally used to suppress monks' libido (also called Monk's Pepper). But women benefit from it. Scientific studies have documented its positive impact on women's pituitary gland and it is known for making period regular and balancing our hormones. Some women even started to ovulate naturally! So it also helps with infertility. You need at least 30mg daily and it is available as a capsule or tincture. Look at a good health store and browse the web for info. But you need to take it every day for months before you will see the results. Check it out. Much more natural than the Pill. I use it and I must say something has changed for the better.

Answer 3

I would go see a gynecologist. In the beginning, periods can be irregular while your body gets used to ovulating. There is something that your GYN will probably test for called PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Basically this means that your body isn't ovulating at all, or at very irregular intervals. If you aren't ovulating at all, your uterus prepares for an egg, and keeps waiting until it is "full" and then you'll appear to have a period when it is tired of waiting for an egg to show up. Birth control pills will regulate and lighten your cycle. If you're not interested in birth control, your GYN will probably recommend that you have at least 4 periods a year and will prescribe hormones to induce a period every now and then. If you don't shed the endometrial lining every now and then, you'll increase your risk for things like cancer. If it is PCOS, you'll need to talk to fertility specialists to induce ovulation if you're interested in making babies. Of course . . . . this is just one thing that your problem could be caused by. I'm not a physician, and don't know your health status, so go to the GYN to get it checked out.

Answer 4

I am an alternative medicinal therapist and this usually means a hormone deficiency, this can be put right, it can also mean a problem with your ovaries. Without more information i can only guess I think you should have a word with your doctor who may have some test done.

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Answer 5

Probably nothing at all to worry about. doctor will put you on pills to regulate yourself. Sometimes when your very young that happens. Definately contact doctor its a common problem but you want to rule out anything else that could have been slowly developing.

Answer 6

It probably means you aren't ovulating on a regular basis, and this could mean it'll be harder for you to get pregnant in the future, and could also lead to early menopause. You are probably about 23, right? You should have annual OBGYN exams, and ask there.

Answer 7

Every woman is different. Some women don't feel any pain during their period, other don't suffer from PMT and other are not regular. Though it is difficult, if you don't have any other symptoms it might be that it's just the way you are.

Answer 8

there needs to be more investigation by Dr's on your problem if you have had the them for 10 years then that might be just you but you may not be ovulating this could be due to a number of causes pyos to name just one if it is painful not just a normal ache when you have your period then it may be endometrious they are both easily sorted see you're Dr

Answer 9

I would definitely go see your doctor. My friend had the same problem. Her doctor put her on birth control and now her period is regular. Make an appointment Monday!

Answer 10

go to the doctors to be put on the pill to regulate your periods