Is it normal for your periods to be irregular and slow down as you age? I am 30?

Question

Can I Still have kids?

Answer 1

Hi,

This is the right time to have kids.The menstrual cycle vary in length from one woman to another. They may occur at the same time each month or be irregular. Typically, a cycle occurs about once a month, but can be as short as 21 days or as long as 35 days and still be considered normal. Menstrual flow lasts about 3 to 7 days. A menstrual period is considered late if it is 5 or more days overdue according to the usual pattern of periods. A period is considered missed if there is no menstrual flow for 6 or more weeks.


A late or missed period could be because of any of the following:

Pregnancy
This is the most common cause of missed periods. If you have had unprotected sex even once in the past several months, see your doctor for a pregnancy test before you consider any of the other possible causes.

Stress
Stress is the second most common cause of late or missed periods in teenagers. It may be emotional stress or depression. Or it may be physical stress, such as a severe illness, a sexually transmitted infection, rapid weight loss or gain, or strenuous exercise. Dieting or binging and purging may interrupt menstrual cycles. Changes in your usual routine, for example, going on a vacation may also cause your period to be late or missed.

Normal development
During the first couple of years of menstruation many teenagers have irregular periods. During this time the body's hormones are not yet finely tuned, so the ovaries may not release an egg once every month. As a result, your cycles may be irregular, occurring as close together as 2 weeks or as far apart as 3 months.

Hormone imbalance
Hormone imbalance is rarely the cause of missed periods. In teenagers, polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common type of hormone imbalance that affects the menstrual cycle. Polycystic ovaries may cause irregular cycles, increased body hair, acne, and weight gain. Sometimes when you stop taking birth control pills you may have a temporary hormone imbalance and loss of periods. If you are having sex, be sure to use another reliable method of birth control because you could still become pregnant. Problems of the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, or ovaries can be rare causes of irregular periods.

Answer 2

Yes, very normal. I'm 56; I would suggest that you do see a Dr., tho'. The irregular part can be your hormones, extreme stress from depression or physical exertion or inadequate diet and/or any combination. Get that physical to know where you stand, healthwise, for your future. If irregular, that is much too early, though.
You should be able to have kids, but again see your Dr. as you ARE in your 30s if you are thinking about kids. My last one was at age 30. After 30, I found that I [and others] didn't have the same stamina as in our younger years. LOL!
You will be a good mother, but your stamina is just 'not what it used to be.'

Answer 3

30 is not old age! Yes, you can have kids. Even 40 year old women have successfully conceived and delivered babies. Stop thinking yourself old. You are making me feel like a fossil.

Answer 4

honey ur young,,,,,,,,,,,,,, dont stress,,,,,,,,,,, u period is gonna do what its gonna do,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, u have no control