Is it ok to have irregular periods?

Question

Im 18 and started my period 5 years ago. But they still arnt completly regular. Do most peoples come on the exact day their ment to?

On average they come about 4-5 days later then there ment to or i get the every 5 weeks instead of 4

Answer 1

To begin with, let me reassure you that most irregular periods are benign. Missed periods, too frequent periods, spotting, or bouts of heavy clotting and bleeding are usually caused by an underlying hormonal imbalance that is easily treated.



What can I do about my irregular periods?

The first step is to talk to a healthcare practitioner if you are experiencing any of the symptoms described above. It’s a good idea to do the following:

Have a complete physical, including evaluations of thyroid function and blood pressure. Also, a complete blood count (CBC) test is quite important for the diagnosis of anemia.

A pelvic exam is critical to rule out any uterine abnormality, a cervical polyp or fibroid, or a uterine infection. These are less common causes but should be considered. Often an ultrasound will be required to evaluate the uterus, the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. Ultrasound of the uterus is useful and painless - you may already be familiar with this technique from pregnancy. If infection is a concern, antibiotics will be prescribed.

If you are trying to become pregnant, consult with a fertility specialist or a qualified ob/gyn practitioner for further testing.
What is the treatment for irregular periods?Most of the time, simply decreasing our stress, improving nutrition and adding adequate nutritional supplements can provide a natural way to restore regular menstrual cycles. These steps alone give the body a much needed boost and will support the natural hormonal balance and monthly cycles we are meant to enjoy… and appreciate!

For most patients, we see big improvements with the following steps:

Make healthy dietary modifications, especially decreased intake of refined carbohydrates.

Bridge nutritional gaps with a medical–grade multivitamin, including calcium, magnesium, and a fish oil supplement.

Get regular but moderate exercise (this may require increasing or decreasing your current level of exercise).

Relieve stress through exercise and other relaxation techniques.
For the majority of women who make these changes, normal menstrual cycles return without a hitch.

If the issue stems from an anovulatory or perimenopausal condition, a doctor may prescribe birth control pills to normalize the cycle. This is often successful. Keep in mind, however, that birth control pills are powerful hormones and often cause side effects. We recommend you start first with these more natural steps, including bioidentical progesterone, and only resort to birth control pills if your symptoms persist. If you do decide to take BCP's for your irregular periods, you will still benefit by supporting your body in all the above-listed ways.

Answer 2

It's true, it takes a while to have a regular cycle.
Stress, illness & medication can affect your hormones, thus changing your cycle. Some women's cycle are like clock work & arrive on the same date within 2-3 days, so that part of your cycle seems normal. The 4 or 5 week cycle seems off & it wouldn't hurt to have a check-up with your doc. I would also ask your female relatives (mom, sister or aunt) & find out what is normal for you. :)