Are irregular menstrual cycles common? At what point should a doctor be contacted? When pregancy is not a factor for a missed period, what could be the cause? Suppose stress is the cause, should the doctor be seen anyway?
2006-12-19 04:48:38 · 7 answers · asked by wickednessneverdies 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Irregular menstruation is exceptionally common. However, if you're assuming you're "irregular" because you've read/been told that you're supposed to have a 28-day cycle and yours is (as an example) 24, that's not irregular.
Irregularity is defined as not being able to be plotted. So if you go for 12 days and get a period then go for 3 months before having another period, this would be considered irregular.
A doctor should be contacted if it is bothersome to you or you're suffering health problems because of it (i.e., anemia or fertility issues).
If you think stress is your problem, maybe seeking the help of a licensed therapist might help you to alleviate some of your stress symptoms; that is entirely up to you.
2006-12-19 05:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Irregular menstrual cycles are very common in girls that have just started their period. That usually lasts about 2 years but some girls are normal right away. Some women actually have irregular periods all of their life. Many women go to the pill when they want to regulate their periods. If you miss a period, you should probably contact your doctor or schedule an appointment. Even if you think it might be stress, you might want to check with your doctor before you assume that it WAS stress.
2006-12-19 10:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by Stepahnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common yes, for a variety of reasons. I had irregular menstration from day one when I started. It would come along maybe every 3-4 months, and when it did, I would become dehydrated and feel like passing out....very weak. After years of trying this that and the other, I finally decided to have a partial hysterectomy. I had tried meds to regulate me to no avail. The Dr. also did a D&C to kind of clean me out and start from scratch so to speak. Nothing worked so I made the decision. That is a permanant "solution" though, so if you want to have children, bad choice. I already had three, so I got nothing but relief. I would speak to a Dr. to get professional advice.
2006-12-19 04:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very common, espesially for teens, you don't need to contact a doctor and yes it could be strees or not takin enough vitamins but if you wanna get pregnant you can contact a doctor and ask him to help make your menstrual cycles more regular but thas if you wanna get pregnant
2006-12-19 04:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww, you sound like a worrying boyfriend :), i will realize it being a scare each and each month.. She could desire to take delivery administration or you may desire to tell her to pass and communicate to her physician who will comprehend a thank you to alter them or do a pelvic examination to tell her if something is incorrect, (I doubt it). The pill is a reliable thought. it is going to help alter her sessions and is a reliable style of birth control. As for being terrified of having a blood clot: they are not easily as worry-unfastened as everybody makes them out to be, except there's a historical past of blood clots in her family individuals, she could desire to be ok.. as long as she is in any different case healthful. you ought to use a condom everytime! desire this helps! :)
2016-10-05 12:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by milak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its really common especially in teens . i personally can get one every month or one every 5 months .i just thank goddess and god when I don't get one . no cramps no bloating . no PMS. yay. if it makes you uncomfortable talk to your doctor about if not don't worry about it so much. good luck.
2006-12-19 09:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by ~*These Blue Eyes Tell No Lies*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋