Girls, should I go see a doctor?

[Anonymous]

haha i know stupid question, but im asking more for your experiences. k so i started my period almost three years ago and im still irregular. They say it's noraml to be irregular for the first couple years but it's been a bit longer than that. I get my period only every few months usually. never on the predicted date, like a week off. the thing that seems to be consistant is that it last 3 to 4 days. how long did it take you get your periods on a normal regualar schedule? I think i might bring it up at the docters if this is not normal. I could go on the pill or something to try and fix it.

Oh and P. S. I guess it's kinda weird that i would want it more often but I just want it to be predictable< not always suprising me

[kaylaS91]

My period was never regular until I got on birth control. It would range from coming every 20 days to sometimes 26, with a bit of fluctuation in between. Usually around 22-24 day cycles.

There's nothing wrong with your period being irregular. As long as you get it on a monthly basis and the amount/premenstrual symptoms are not debilitating, I don't think a doctor will worry much about your cycle being irregular. I guarantee they'd do nothing but get you on birth control, the only way to guarantee a regular cycle and no longer letting your cycle length be affected by exercise, weight changes, stress levels, etc..

[loofah]

It can take more than a few years for your menstrual cycle to normalize. Mine were always regular, but I had horrible menstrual cramps and longer periods throughout my teens. Now in my 20s, they are short and painless. You sound normal, but you can double check with your doc next time you have your regular checkup.

[Anonymous]

I've been irregular since i was 11. I still am but now I use a period tracker app that helps me calculate when i have my next period-which is usually on point. i would go to the doctor just in case you don't have anything like endometriosis or cysts. It's better to know sooner than later.

The only time i've ever been regular was when i was on birth control. I knew exactly when i was going to have my period.

[AshleyMD]

Some people never get regular periods, unless they're intensely painful, it's best to not worry about it. In your next doctor's visit you can ask a question about it.

[RedRobin]

Have you been tracking your period? I used to think mine was really irregular until I started tracking it and realised it's actually fine.

[Asker]

Yeah I do

[RedRobin]

Since you're under 18 it's probably nothing major, but it'd be a good idea to double check with a doctor.

[Sara413]

It's not abnormal for it to be super irregular for a few years, but it never hurts to ask your Dr. Dr