OP: irregular period question

From the onset of the menses to about age 17-18, periods tend to be less predictable. You are changing from the body of a girl to the body of a woman. The beginning of the hormone cycle is often irregular and you get jolts and dry spells of hormones in your system. This is confusing to your reproductive system and periods are erratic. Similarly, ovulation is erratic. That is one reason why teens are prone to pregnancy at any time - even during our periods.

In extreme cases, hormones are prescribed to regulate the period. Unless discomfort (REAL discomfort) is experienced, most doctors recommend that you allow your body to mature. For women with extreme cramps or possibly denilitating pms, hormones are prescribed. Do not coonfuse inconceniece with discomfort. I never had real discomfort but spent much of my teen aged years washing panties. Every pair I owned were stained. Carry a pad or tampon all the time, for your little surprises, and expect it to stabilize in a few years.

All women should have a gyn exam at 16 or before they become sexually active. That is a good time to discuss this with your doctor.

Brandye

Posted: 23 Sep 23:08

I have irregular bleeding to, i was so afraid last month because i didnt even start and i havent had sex in years. A few weeks after i should of had started, it only leaked, like something was in the way and just last week i started. Its weird for me>.< And when i start, i have so much pain i nearly cry, but last week, there wasnt any pain.

Mega-Erotic-Princess

Posted: 23 Sep 23:09

Assuming you have no risk for pregnancy it may be normal. In younger women cycles tend to be sporadic. There can be months throughout a life time where the flow is irregular, some heavy & some much lighter.

If it continues, you may wish to discuss this with your Gyn doctor.

sera300

Posted: 23 Sep 23:09