How can I regulate my menstrual cycle?

Question

I am trying to get pregnant, but I have very irregular periods (I usually go 2-4 months between having a period), so it is very difficult to track ovulation. How can I even out my menstrual cycle? (Obviously birth control is out of the question, as I am trying to get pregnant.)

Answer 1

Hi I am having the same issue. I go about 2-3 months without a period, and I too am trying to get pregnant. My obgyn prescribed me glucophage, but I am a little afraid to take it. I was pregnant two years ago and had a miscarriage with twins, and ever since my D&C my periods have not been regular. Talk to your doctor and ask if there is a possibility that you could have PCOS, which is what the doc thought I had. Wish you luck

Answer 2

Ovulation can be easily predicted by charting your fertility signs. Then you don't have to worry about regular or irregular cycles. You may also figure out why your cycles are irregular. Even if you regulate your cycles, there's no guarantee that you'll ovulate on Day 14 or have enough good quality fertile cervical fluid. Long irregular cycles can also be a symptom of PCOS. Charting can help you figure that out.

I've heard of using moonlight to regulate cycles too. I haven't used it b/c I find charting easier and it's hard for me to get my room as dark as necessary for the method to work. I think the method is called Lunaception or something like that. You can research it on the web.

Answer 3

My doctor gave me a low dose birth control. At first I didn't know it was birth control, but it does help give you regular cycles. It also helps you to ovulate.

You should try charting your basal body temperature as well as your cycles. This aids your doctor in knowing what's wrong with out all the infertilly tests.

You should see a docor. No periods mean you're not ovulating. Good luck! :)

Answer 4

Get the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler! It will tell you how to track you ovulation and your period! It won't help with evening out your period, but it will help you identify when you ovulate! And that will help...because you will then know when you are fertile! It's a great book and I highly recommend it! Hope that helps...

Answer 5

Have you visited a gynecologist regarding your unusually long menstrual cycle? If not, I suggest doing so.

There are low-cost products on the market which can tell when you are ovulating -- usually by the chemicals in your saliva or urine.

Answer 6

Definitely get the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" and also go see a Reproductive Endocrinologist. All they do is help people get pregnant and will run tests on you to see how best to help you get pregnant.

Answer 7

I had the same problem my periods were showing up once in a blue moon..i hadnt had one in a whole year and then i bought vitex i got my period within two weeks...and i have had one every month since then....id really considered buying some...goodluck to you!

Answer 8

No periods mean you are not ovulating. You need to go to the doctor. Have you been checked out for PCOS?

Answer 9

how old are you first? and it is really strange that your period is that irregular, so i should suggest that you go and ask your doctor about your period then go get some test to see why they are that irregular. once you are tested and results are in and they say that you are fine, then i suggest that you try and get pregnant.

Answer 10

Wait a few years. You will get PMS and regulation problems will be a thing of the cherished past.