I've had irregular periods for 2 years almost and can't afford to go to a doc.....i went to a clinic when i had sharp pains in my abdomen and i got a blood work done and everything is fine they said...i had a little too many white blood cells which caused a little infection now gone....i took iron tablets but still have irregular periods.....what could it be?
2007-07-12 17:06:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
My thyroid and everything is fine..it was included in the blood check......i'm a virgin so not pregnant
2007-07-12 17:11:58 · update #1
19 years old
2007-07-12 17:12:58 · update #2
Having more white blood cells does not mean it will cause an infection. Having more white blood cells usually indicate that you might have had an infection or an allergy depending on what kind of white blood cell was present. But to answer your question irregular periods are caused by stress, family history, and lack of exercise, hormonal problems. What I would recommend though is that you should go on birth control they will make your periods regular.
2007-07-12 17:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old you are, if you are a teen, the irregularity is normal. If you are an adult there could be several things going on.
Do you have multiple sexual partners? Are you on oral birth control? Are you taking any other medications? Have you had a full pelvic exam recently?
2007-07-13 00:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of things- you could be stressed, be diabetic, or have polycystic ovary or endometriosis. Really and truly you need to get yourself to the doctor. Check in your area- a lot of time the health clinic will do a free pap and examination.
2007-07-13 00:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress will cause this problem. So will a gain or loss of weight, or a bodyfat percentage that is generally too high or too low. Sometimes bioflavonoid deficiencies cause this too. You can get bioflavonoids in citris fruit skin, cherries, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, canteloupe, apricots, and papaya.
2007-07-13 00:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by LaWeezel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be stress or thyroid. When they did blood test, was it just a pregnancy test or did they test thryroid levels? You could probably get it done pretty cheap at Planned Parenthood.
2007-07-13 00:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by Belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also had irregular periods for years. it was caused by a tumor on my pituitary gland ( brain tumor). you really need to see a doctor. when it comes to your health, cost really should not be a question. P.S. I'm on medication to shrink the tumor and now have regular periods.
2007-07-13 00:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by softbrwnskin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get birth control pills. i kno that if u go to a free clinic u can get them for like five bucks or even free.
check if ur area has a DHS office.
2007-07-13 00:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Cris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u might need birth control to regulate them ur hormones seem to be out of whack
2007-07-13 00:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a hormonal imbalance or PCOS.
2007-07-13 00:15:03 · answer #9 · answered by Tara662 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your dr. to do testing for pcos or endometreosis.http://www.fertilitylifelines.com/initialtreatments/surgery/endometriosis.jsp.................
http://www.pcos.insulitelabs.com/PCOS-Symptoms.php
2007-07-13 00:11:16 · answer #10 · answered by im whats up! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋