I started having my periods when I was twelve, and it was regular for awhile, but lately (I just turned 20) it's been kind of wonky and skipping months, sometimes one, sometimes two. This has been going on for the past few years, though, and I never really thought it was anything to worry about since I didn't know anyone who had a regular cycle at that point. However, now I'm a little worried that there might be something wrong; I'm not sexually active, either, so I know I'm not pregnant.
Is it still normal for girls my age to skip periods this often? Should I go to the doctor and get checked out?
Thanks a lot!
2007-08-23 05:44:04 · 3 answers · asked by xedentityx 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm 29 with periods since I was 12, and I still have "wacky" periods. I've ranged from 26 day to 43 day cycles. My doctors have never been concerned because I was a good weight with good eating habits. If you are seriously underweight or anemic, that can cause missed periods or no periods, but you don't need to worry much if you know you are eating right.
The most common cause of irregular periods in healthy women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This occurs when your hormones are imbalanced and you have too many male hormones like testosterone. It can cause irregular ovulation or none at all. If you don't ovulate, you don't have a true period. The body will just eventually shed the blood because it gets too heavy. Or, if you do ovulate, it may not be every time, and it may be far apart. PCOS tends to be more severe in overweight women because it is often tied in with insulin difficulties.
Other symptoms include: thinning hair-- especially in a male pattern, skin tags, extra body hair all over, oily skin and more.
About one in ten women have PCOS, so it may be a strong possibility for you and you should definitely talk to a gynecologist about it.
2007-08-23 06:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by Trying to do the right thing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal but you shouldnt allow your period to disappear for more than four months straight. More than gour months without it, pay a visit to your doctor.
Women get irregularities usually because of depression, anxiety, frequent exhaustion or a change in diet/ eating habits. If you're experiencing any of this, thats probably why your cycle is "wonky" :)
2007-08-23 05:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by mo17ix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are concerned about it you could have your doctor check for problems and make sure you don't have PCOS.
But if you have always had this type of cycle it may be normal and nothing wrong at all. It is just your type of cycle.
2007-08-23 05:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by bravokardia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋