I've always had my periods only 14 days apart and haven't done anything about it, is it ok?

Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

There is no reason to worry - at least not until you know otherwise.

There are many reasons for getting a period every two weeks - some may pertain to you, some may have nothing to do with you at all but we have a pre-compiled list:

Reasons for a period every two weeks could be:

• Dramatic weight loss or gain -- This changes the hormones in the body and these are responsible for directing when the period will start.

• Excessive exercise -- This too disrupts hormones.

• Stress -- Exams, family argument, financial worries, divorce, even a holiday can cause a temporary change in your menstrual cycle.

• Illness and/or medications -- Some medications can affect your cycle. Talk to your doctor about altering or stopping your medication if you think this is happening.

• Uterine problems such as polyps, cysts, fibroids or tumors (either benign or cancerous).

• Thyroid problems -- Thyroid disease could cause a thickening of the uterine lining, resulting in more bleeding than normal.

• Reactions to contraceptive methods -- Sometimes the pill, depo provera injections or the copper-only IUD can result in a change in your cycle.

You may have a hormone imbalance - blood tests can let you know more. Please schedule a visit with a gynecologist to know more.
Best,
Susan