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Articles Tagged: irregular period
I have irregular periods does it mean i have PCOS????
Irregular periods is one of the symptoms of PCOS; however, there are many other reasons that you may have irregular periods. For example: it is common for girls to have … read more
My period came early and I honestly panicked when it did. I don’t know what’s wrong. Should I get a checkup?
It’s very common to have irregular periods during the first couple of years after you start menstruating. You might also be one of those young women whose periods are affected … read more
My gynecologist just recently put me on progesterone to see if it would induce my period. I have shamefully masturbated a few times while I have been taking this prescribed medication. Will this have negative effects on my body?
Masturbation is very common and a normal part of growing up. Most people realize that masturbation is a natural way of exploring your body and should not be thought of … read more
I have acne. In the last 3-4 months it has gotten worse and now I have been told that I have “cystic” acne. The pimples are mostly on my forehead and nothing is helping to make them go away. My periods are very irregular. Could my symptoms be related?
Cystic acne (breakouts that are large, red, deep in the skin, and sometimes painful) can occur when pores in the skin become clogged which leads to inflammation and sometimes infection. … read more
Is it normal for my period to last more than a week and have a very light flow?
You may be one of those young women whose periods may be affected by changes in body weight or diet, exercise, illness, or stress. Remember that if you are having … read more
My period keeps on coming early, what should I do? Is this serious?
A typical menstrual “cycle” (the time from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) is about 28 days. Although this is the average length, it … read more
Is it possible to have irregular ovulation and irregular periods? If so, what’s the cause?
Irregular periods are often caused from not ovulating every month. This is common in the first year or two after you start your periods. Some months you may ovulate and … read more
I got my period the first time a couple of months ago and I haven’t gotten it again. Is this normal?
It’s actually very common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after your period starts), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can … read more
I have extreme pelvic pain, as well as irregular periods. Sometimes I don’t get my period at all. Could there be something wrong?
It is common to have irregular periods the first year that you start your period, but that doesn’t explain your “extreme pelvic pain” which isn’t normal. You should definitely make … read more