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my period is annoying me!!?

im 13, and i started my period in december last year. my period was always on dot before but last september i got my period on 24when it should have come on the 14th. and in october i got it on 12, after 12 days, and i got it now again in october on 27, after just 8 days. im freaking out!! i dont know why this is happening. how do i make my period come regularly only once a month?

plz answer.

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  • Kasha
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Don't worry, in your teens irregular cycles are normal.

    During your cycle the Pituitary Gland in your brain releases Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) to tell your ovaries to produce eggs, as the eggs grow they produce Estrogen, when high enough this tells the Pituitary Gland to stop releasing FSH and start releasing Luteinizing Hormone (LH) instead, this causes ovulation. The area where the egg broke from starts releasing Progesterone and Estrogen which causes your uterus walls to plump up, if you don't get pregnant the Progesterone stops being released causing your period.

    Get all that?

    Nah, it's complicated, but that's exactly the point.

    Everything has to be working together, otherwise not enough hormones is being released to trigger off the release of hormone elsewhere in your reproductive system, also the pituitary gland at the heart of the whole thing is also responsible for your growth and development so it's busy. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong, it just means that it takes time for everything to start working together so don't expect your periods to be regular until your body has finished developing. Also know that things such as stress or excessive weight loss/gain can also effect your periods...so stop stressing!!

    For now keep track of your periods on a calendar, maybe look into using a simple version of Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) which will tell you when your period is going to show-up and let learn more about your cycles. Note changes to discharge and things you may notice before periods like cramps, cramps can be avoided but for now these help you predict periods.

    Carry what you need with you so you're ready for your period, or try menstrual cups which can be used before periods, you can leave them in for 12 hours and there's no health risks like with tampons, so you don't have to carry spares and you can avoid mess if your period is unexpected.

    Take Evening Primrose Oil or Black Cohosh capsules daily, you can get these from supermarkets and health stores to help regulate your cycles. If you get cramps use Clary Sage oil from a health store, massaged into your tummy it's better than painkillers, also it supports estrogen production and acts on the pituitary gland to help regulate your cycles.

    THE PILL DOES NOT REGULATE PERIODS!

    It suppresses cycles and thus you don't menstruate, the bleeding women get while on the pill is withdrawl bleeding by the change in hormone levels when they take inactive pills - bleeding is regular due to how they're taken, but it's not regulating your cycles. Using hormonal birth control would prevent you from learning what you need to about your cycles, it may also risk side-effects, there are long-term risks for someone your age using hormonal birth control, and it will cover up any underlying problems. You may want to see your doctor though to check that everything is okay.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Hon, the second word of your message said it all, okay? (13). NO TWO bodies are alike. We might stand back and say things like, "Well, her's is regular....and she's already got huge boobies, and........" And the comparisons go on and on. You are a very unique individual. There is not another body on earth like yours, okay? Mother nature is at work and this transformation into womanhood is going to take time. You may well bleed for 5 days one month, then not even have a period for two or three months, okay? The key to it all is, "Don't Freak!" LOL Those tender bodies are "Under Construction," and it will be some time before mother nature is done with you. You might even get one period that lasts 5 days, then get another two weeks later. It happens regularly to different girls. Then again, you might wake up one morning and your breasts are aching like crazy.... "Mother Nature!" LOL Give it some time and sooner or later, you will level out and be as regular as clockwork, but it's going to take some time yet, okay? You're fine. Have a nice day. :)

  • 1 decade ago

    Your cycle can be affected by weight, illness, or stress. A lot of things can make it go crazy. Plus you are young and have not have been getting your period a full year yet. Its common for things to be a bit wacky your first year. Its a pain in the butt but you have to wait it out. Birth Control pills MAY help regulate your period but I personally think you are a bit young for it.

  • menken
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    particular omg i agree they constantly come at truthfully the WORST situations!!! on the tip of final year we ended up having ALL our tests in the final 3 days of school....and wager what? the 1st 3 days of my era ended up being then.......and the 1st 3 days for me is truthfully the WORST because it relatively is relatively heavy and that i'm getting like large stabbing pains that relatively harm. and that i'm getting nausea with it too. I felt undesirable it became no longer exciting =-|

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