Gurls,
For some reason my periods are always 10-12 days late. I can never have a fixed date. I used to ignore it and just accept it as it is but now I am starting to get worried. Does it affect your fertility and able to have a child too? I don’t know anyone who has this issue. My mom, cousins, everyone I know has normal cycle, so its not something genetic either.
Is it normal?
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no thoughts? :(
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you should go to the doctor and have them do a blood test to check your hormone levels. Some girls who have irregular periods have a disorder called, PCOS - polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This causes irregular periods, hair growth on the face, and weight gain. The best thing to do is go to your doctor and ask them to do a blood test to check your hormones.
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Irregular periods typically indicate fertility problems. You should get a medical checkup and advise.
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^ agreed.
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Are they irregular or are they consistently 10-12 days late each time? If they are always 10-12 days late you may just have a longer than average cycle. I'm always around 7/8 days late because my cycle is just longer than average. If it's still worrying you then I'd suggest consulting your doctor.
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I have had 45 day cycles for the past 5 years or so. My husband is a doctor and he tells me its not a big deal as long its consistent. but hes not a ob/gyn so i dont know if he knows what hes talking about..
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My cycle is messed up. TOM always visits me regulalry after 28/29 days but for the last couple of months it has come early and late by a week or so.
Does weight loss have anything to do with it?
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I have few questions as above ^
And is it normal to have periods for only 3 days,I've always had 5 to 7 days cycle...
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Thanks guys! I'll get a doc appointment soon.. This is really stressin me out.
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Can someone answers my question....?
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I mostly have periods 5 days earlier than the last date... is it something to worry about.. i dont have facial hair and my weight is normal. Should i talk to the doctor about it??
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get your cycles regulated asap, esp if you are trying to have a baby.
basically, if your cycles vary it means you are ovulating either earlier or later than your usual date each month. the main thing is to try and figure out when you are ovulating because then you’ll be able to effectively predict when your next cycle is going to happen, and also because you’ll know exactly when you should have sex in order to conceive. this may not seem like a big deal to you now, but trust me, when you want a baby, it suddenly becomes the most crucial thing in the world to figure out.
the period between ovulation and the start of your next period is known as your luteal phase and every month this must be consistent or at most off by a day or so. your luteal phase is usually between 12-16 days. less than 12 days and your body is not producing enough estrogen to sustain a pregnancy, and longer than 16 days mean there is an imbalance in your body too and you will likely have fertility issues. SO. the important thing is to start figuring out when you ovulate and then note down the date of your next period, and doing this same thing over a few months to see what pattern emerges. all girls should be writing down the start and end dates of their periods anyway. my mom always made me do this from the start- if God forbid something is wrong, the doctor will find this information extremely useful!
you can figure out how to track ovulation a few different ways-
you have to be responsible about this, consistent in your chosen method(s), and get to know your body! it really is an incredible thing mA and once you figure out all of this, you will feel better and be more in control of yourself physically.
and yes, stress/exercise/weight loss etc. can all affect when you ovulate, i.e. it can delay things.
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That is fine, You have a very regular 26 day cycle.