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I am begining to get a little worried. I started my period new years eve when I was eleven, and now I am sixteen, soon to be seventeen. For five years my preiod has been irregular and I am pretty sure that isn't normal.

I am average as far as I know- 5' 3", a little heavy at 180lbs, but that hasn't proved to be a problem for the rest of my maturing. I read an artucle about how your period should be irruegular for only about two years-- should I go to a doctor?

Does anyone else have something they can share with me on this?

I've never heard of it only supposed to be irregular for "2 years." The last time I talked to my doctor, it's common for girls to be irregular well into their teen years. Women can be irregular too. And there are some women who, unfortunately for them, NEVER become regular.

So yes, it's normal to be irregular, even at your age.
For example, I got mine when I was 11, right before I turned 12. I was irregular up until I was 17, which is when I first went on the Pill. After a few months, I became regular to the point of where it would come on the exact same day each month, usually at the same time of day too. Compared to when I wasn't on the Pill, it would usually come around the same time of the month, but never on the exact same day.

As mythril suggested, I would go see a doctor if I were you. However, I'm willing to bet that the doctor will tell you that it's pretty normal. They can recommend you go on birth control (such as the Pill), as I know some girls take it because they have really heavy cramps, or because they're irregular and they want a regular period. The doctor/gyno would have to give you more information. Regardless, talking to a medical professional will probably make you feel better, and if they feel action is needed, they will probably give you a range of options that you can try which can help regulate your period.

Hope that helped. smile


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Thanks guys (on both the signature and the preiod thing)

The whole two years thing I got from a Cosmo Girl magazine....it was something along the lines of beng irreuglar too much longer then two years...something like that.

When I talked to my mom about it she said that we would go see a doctor, and they would problably only do blood tests. Since I am not sexually active, she thought they would only look at me if something weird happened with my blood.

The only thing I am worried about is maybe some kind kind of cancer. My mom has some controlled cancerous cells down there (They freeze and scrap them off, she has to have it done every year) and my Aunt had it bad- she had to have her uterous removed. Besides the whole cancer thing I wasn't really all that worried. It's kind of nice to have my preiod 3-5 times a year.

People actually keep track? For all I know, mine could be irregular too. Is there something bad about that? *_*;

Irregularity can also be caused by other women nearby. You know how people talk about women cycling together? Not a myth. The person with the strongest pheromones wins.

It's not hugely abnormal, but seeing that you're only having your period 3-5 times a year, that's doctor worthy, no matter your genetic history. If you're a week on either side, it's probably nothing. Obviously, only a doctor can say for sure. Still, stressing about what it might be can also cause it to wacky.

Good luck!

Well- I am going to see the doctor on Monday. They said they most likely wouldn't have to do a physical exam if there wasn't anything abnormal (did I already say that?)

My mom also said the stuff about keeping track and maybe being put on birht control pills. I haven't started keeping track yet- I haven't had my period since she said I should start tracking. But I do know that my last one was in like....late December, early January- I was on an airplane either to or from Connecticut (I can't remember which) I just remember thinking I really didn't like being on my period on an airplane.