Thanks for your question. Some girls' periods arrive like clockwork. Others get theirs at slightly different times each month. Many girls get regular periods most of the time, but occasionally skip a period or get an extra period during times of pressure or stress. This is perfectly normal.
Most of the time, irregular periods are part of the normal changes that can happen when you're a teen. At some point as you get older, your cycle will probably settle into a recognizable pattern. This usually happens by 3 years after your first period.
If your periods are irregular for more than 3 years, please consult with your doctor. Certain medications, excessive exercise, very low body weight, not eating enough calories, or a hormone imbalance can all be reasons for irregular periods.
You should also see your doctor if you start having periods that last longer than 7 days, are heavy, are occurring more often than every 21 days or less often than every 45 days, or are accompanied by severe cramping or abdominal pain.
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Hi Skeena,
Thanks for your question. Some girls' periods arrive like clockwork. Others get theirs at slightly different times each month. Many girls get regular periods most of the time, but occasionally skip a period or get an extra period during times of pressure or stress. This is perfectly normal.
Most of the time, irregular periods are part of the normal changes that can happen when you're a teen. At some point as you get older, your cycle will probably settle into a recognizable pattern. This usually happens by 3 years after your first period.
If your periods are irregular for more than 3 years, please consult with your doctor. Certain medications, excessive exercise, very low body weight, not eating enough calories, or a hormone imbalance can all be reasons for irregular periods.
You should also see your doctor if you start having periods that last longer than 7 days, are heavy, are occurring more often than every 21 days or less often than every 45 days, or are accompanied by severe cramping or abdominal pain.
Hope this helps!
Rosa
September 28, 2011 - 6:33amThis Comment
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