These reasons for skipped and spotty periods include ways to regulate your menstrual cycle. If your period hasn’t shown up for months and you’re not pregnant, or if you’re experiencing irregular or odd-colored spotty periods (such as brown discharge), you need to talk to your family doctor or a gynecologist.
And remember: getting your period is normal, natural, and healthy.
“In man, the shedding of blood is always associated with injury, disease, or death,” said Dr Estelle Ramey. “Only the female half of humanity was seen to have the magical ability to bleed profusely and still rise phoenix-like each month from the gore.”
Your period is a wonderful thing, my friends…even if it doesn’t always seem like it! If you’re really struggling to regulate your cycle, you might want to try the Yogi Woman’s Moon Cycle – Herbal Tea Supplement.
And, here are six things that cause spotty periods, plus a few tips for regulating your menstrual cycle…
What Causes Spotty Periods?
Allergy medications can cause skipped periods
“One of the most common skipped-period scenarios results from a popular treatment for allergic reactions,” writes Dr Rebecca Booth in The Venus Week: Discover the Powerful Secret of Your Cycle…at Any Age
If you’re taking prescription drugs, remember that medications can cause irregular or spotty periods.
Lack of progesterone can cause spotty periods – but so can too much!
Progesterone deficiency supposedly causes PMS, chronic fatigue, breast pain, low libido, etc – but it’s not always the case! That is, low progesterone may not cause those health problems for women.
“While low-dose supplementation of progesterone in the appropriate part of the cycle is safe, the challenge is not to overdo it,” says Dr Booth. Too much progesterone can cause irregular or no periods.
Environmental toxins can imbalance women’s hormones
Environmental endocrine disruptors can disrupt your hormone balance, which disrupts your period. To regulate your periods, minimize your exposure to heavy metals (for instance, only eat tuna once a week – and avoid it altogether if you’re pregnant or trying to conceive a baby).
For more info, read how to increase fertility levels by avoiding certain toxins.
Smoking can cause skipped menstrual cycles
If you smoke cigarettes, be warned that it hastens menopause and weakens your menstrual cycle! Cigarette toxins affect your ovaries and circulatory system, and secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Women who smoke enter menopause two years earlier than those who don’t smoke. To regulate your period, quit smoking.
Drinking alcohol affects ovulation and fertility levels
Another cause of irregular periods is drinking more than five alcoholic drinks a week; it reduces ovulation and female fertility levels). Polyphenols in red wine may have health benefits – but small amounts are best.
“If you want to get pregnant, it’s best to leave alcohol out of your diet altogether,” writes Dr Booth.
Low body fat or low weight disrupts women’s hormones
If your body fat is below 15% of your body weight or blood leptin levels are below normal, then you’ll lose the hormones that contribute to regular periods. Losing those hormones also leads to hair loss, dry skin, bone loss, and other health problems. To regulate your period, find and stay at your healthy weight.
And, make sure you eat foods that make your period regular.
If your period was always regular but has recently become irregular, you need to talk to your doctor. Many other health factors can affect menstrual cycles, such as fibroids, cysts, polyps, etc. The only way to find out what’s going on is to visit your physician in person.
For more tips, read How to Get a Normal Monthly Period.
If you have any questions or thoughts on these causes of spotty periods, please comment below! But please don’t ask me for medical advice – you need to visit a gynecologist or family doctor in person to get help with spotty or skipped periods.
btw im 19 yrs old i just posted the above comment
Hello.
(Ive always had irregular periods-Like skipping a month or two or getting them different weeks every month
) Okay so back in back in january of this year, i went to the doctor (because i Hadn’t had my period since october of 2010)and being that im not sexually active and the took some tests everything was fine, they then prescribed me some pills to make me have my period. But a week after i went to the doctors (without taking the pills) i had my period (i was actually happy about that) i went back to the doctor and they said “great” and i asked what happens if i dont get my period in 3 months she said to take the pills then 3 months later i got my period again. (without the pills) then in June i started my period on the 1st it lasted 10 days but it was very very light. Then on the 13th it started again but this time it was very heavy. It lasted till the 1st of July, and now its july 12th and i went to the bathroom to notice a tiny bit of light blood. I am overweight, but recently started walking a little bit and i drink a lot of water, occasional pop. I eat healthy though. Does this mean im starting my period again, even though i just had my period for basically a whole month? Hopefully this time its regular 5 days, what do you think?
Dear *,
I think it’s time to see a doctor or gynecologist! Some women and girls have spotty periods and irregular menstrual cycles, but if you haven’t had your period in a few months…there may be something else going on.
Many things cause us to have irregular menstrual cycles, such as stress, low body weight, obesity, unbalanced hormones, STDs, or problems with our “female plumbing.”
My friend, the only way to find out what’s going on with your body is to see a doctor. It’s not possible for me to say over the internet what your body is doing. Can you or your parents make an appointment fairly soon?
Let me know how it goes…
Blessings,
Laurie
I’ve also had my period since i was 12 if that helps
Im 16 , im a virgin and i havent had my period in almost 3 months is there something wrong with me ?
Hi Badet,
I don’t know what the cure is, because I don’t know what the problem is. If you have spotty periods or abnormal cycles, you need to talk to a doctor in person. Getting medical advice on the internet could do more harm than good!
Talk to a doctor, and let me know what he or she says.
Blessings,
Laurie
Hi,
My period had been delayed for 1 week already, but my I am experiencing the PMS, and when I have sex with my partner, there’s blood, which apparently is my menstruation which is not yet flowing out. This happens to me almost every month. How can i cure this?
Dear Marilyn,
Yes, you should definitely consult a doctor! The best way to get medical advice is to get tested in person. Your menstrual cycle may be connected to your weight loss, but it seems like a severe and unexpected consequence of losing 20 pounds (congratulations on the weight loss, by the way
).
Please get a test in person. Your doctor can help you balance your hormones, which will create regular periods.
Let me know how it goes!
Blessings,
Laurie
dear laurie,
Hi!!! i am 24 yrs old and i have been obese since a child. i used to weigh 185 lbs in January 2011 but now i weigh 162 pounds[lost some weight in 5 months]…since march i’ve been having periods for an average of 15 days each month…its stressful…is this because of my weight loss???? if so wat should i do… i dont wanna take any medicines,,,is it ok if I jus allow my body to go through the natural way? is my body gettin ready for changing because of my weight loss or should i consult a doctor??
Dear Confused ~ I have no idea what to say about how your medications are affecting your periods! But, I suspect there is a connection between spotty or irregular periods and prescription medications. The more balanced your hormones are, the more regular your periods will be. I wish I could be more helpful, but your best bet is to get professional medical advice from a doctor who can examine you in person.
Dear Karen ~ Well, if you got your period after having sex, then you’re probably not pregnant (but it has happened that way for some women). Sore breasts, dizziness, and headaches are also PMS symptoms, and can accompany your period. If you’re scared that you’re pregnant, go get a pregnancy test and give it a pee! Also, stop having unprotected sex! The pull out method is NOT a reliable method of birth control, my friend.
Blessings,
Laurie
Hello, im Karen. And ive always had a regular period that always last 4 or 5 days. My boyfriend and i for the past month have had unprotected sex each time, using the pull out method. although this month my ” period ” came very weird. I had extremely light spotting for a day. then 3 days later, my ” period ”came, and only lasted 2 days. The next day in the afternoon, a light spotting came. I have been feeling somewhat pregnant. Like having sore breasts, dizziness, having headaches. What can be the cause of this . . please help :/
Well … for starters, I’m 43 years old . Change or not?
I’ve had my period three times in the past 40 days (always was regular). All three times, it has began scantly for the first few days with purplish spotting/stringy, then became regular after that.
However, due to numerous medical conditions … could any of these can be the culprits: 100 mg Zoloft, 6 mg Klonopin, 10 mg Doxepin, 5 mg Xyzal, 180 mg Allegra, Atrovent, Pro-air, 2 mg Chantix and 10 to 20 mg of Lorecet (doc switched me to that from Percocet in past month) … all of this PER DAY. Not to mention the *extreme* stress of which I’ve been under as of late (and lack of sleep – 100 mg of Trazodone as needed).
Taking all of the above into consideration … what is your opinion?
I’m glad you went to the doctor — I hope the pills work, Noname! Come back anytime – give me an update
Hi! So i went to my doctor. My doctor gave me pills.
Thank you for the advice!
Hi Morgan,
Usually ovulation discharge is a clear or sort of white color, like an egg white. But if you’re taking iron supplements (make sure you take them with food! it’s easier for your stomach to digest), it may affect your discharge.
The beauty and the frustration with our menstrual cycles is that they’re so mysterious. That is, what’s normal one month may grow to be abnormal the next. Some months I get cramps and headaches, and other months I’m barely aware I’m getting my period.
All that to say that episodes of unusual bleeding or spotty — and discoloration — are normal for most women. I wouldn’t worry about it if it happens once in awhile.
But, if happens again next month, you might want to call your family doc or a nurses phone line. In Canada, most of our provinces have nurses on call 24 hours. We can call for free medical and health advice! If you’re not in Canada, you could do an internet search for HealthLink BC. The nurses can help you figure out if your spotting is normal or not.
You may also find How to Get a Normal Monthly Period helpful.
I hope this helps!
All good things,
Laurie
So, I’m an irregular-regular, I can never predict the exact days of my period but they are pretty consistent ranging from 22-30 days, so I usually never worry to much about it.
However, I had my period 10 days ago and now I am bleeding (extremely small amounts, brown colored) again, without cramps.
I always have extreme back pain during the first couple of days in my regular period and so I know that this is NOT a period. …In fact, this should be the time for my ovulation.
I have been taking a small iron supplement for a couple of weeks now and was wondering, if maybe this unusual bleeding has to do with that?
I’m not on the pill and I get enough physical exercise.
Any thoughts?
Hello Victoria and Brooke,
The first thing to remember is that our periods are unpredictable and weird. Unpredictable periods are normal, and so is some discharge, spotting, cramping, and other fun stuff.
The second thing to remember is that you need to talk to a doctor to get the best medical advice. Do not trust the internet to tell you what’s going on with your body!
Victoria ~ Sometimes stress, weight gain/loss, food, and lack of sleep can cause our periods to be irregular and unpredictable. Also, unbalanced hormones can wreak havoc with our periods and cause irregular menstrual cycles. I encourage you to see a gynecologist for a physical exam. It’s better to be safe than sorry! Chances are your cycle is just wonky right now – sometimes that happens. But it may be good to get checked out, just to be sure.
Brooke ~ I know you saw a doctor already. Your body may need time to adjust to the pill. Or, the dose you’re taking may be too low or too high. You might give it a month to regulate itself…if that seems too long to wait, you might get a second opinion from a gynecologist or another family doctor.
I wrote this article with both of you in mind:
How to Get a Normal Monthly Period
I hope this helps!
Blessings,
Laurie
hi, so I have a question… I have always had irregular periods. I got it when I was in the eighth grade. I’m now 20. I could go months without getting it. Then go a couple months with it then again months without. I haven’t had my period sense January. I’ve been to the doctors & they put me on birthcontrol to help regulate it. I just started it today. I’ve had test done for thiroid & stuff like that, all came back negative. I have been spotting for about two weeks now. Nothing heavy enough to where I have to were a tampon or anything but my doctor told me he doesn’t know & that he’s not gunna worry about it; that was a week ago. I’m worried about it. Two weeks of spotting doesn’t sound normal to me & idk what to do. & sometimes its brown & sometimes its deep red. Just wondering if you could help? I’m not having cramps or anything so ik its not my period? Idk HELP PLEASE!
Hi I’m 22& I’m a little concerned about my period for the last 3 months my period has been irregular january i had it the18 february came didn’t get it at all march came got it on the 7 april came got it on the 16 may is here and haven’t gotten it n today is the 21 my brest are hurting like I’m going to start n i been havin alot of discharge! I’m just a little bit concerned because they haven’t been around the same time for the past months can u let me knw what can be happening please thank you
Hi Noname,
Sometimes white discharge is normal – it’s often a sign of ovulation, which means you could get pregnant if you’re sexually active. Ovulation discharge is often like an egg white – it’s totally normal.
Irregular periods are also normal for many women, especially girls who just started menstruating. Some women always have irregular periods, while others’ menstrual cycles get more regular as they get older.
I encourage you to talk to a school nurse, your mom, or a free nurses hotline (which most provinces and some states have). I can’t help you over the internet — you need to talk to someone in person, to make sure what you’re experiencing is normal! It sounds normal — but you need to talk to someone in person to be sure.
Let me know how it goes!
Blessings,
Laurie
Hi, i’m 13 and i don’t have my period for the 2 months but this march i got my period on the 14th and got another on the last week of march this april i don’t have but i have this white discharge until now… please help
Hi Lady,
Sometimes our periods are irregular for reasons we wouldn’t think of: stress, hormones, medications, herbal supplements. It’s normal for your period to be early or late – even when you’re usually very regular!
So, yes, your period could be late because you’re stressed. Some women even skip periods sometimes.
If you’re getting bad cramps and are concerned, I encourage you to see a doctor or naturopathic physician.
Blessings,
Laurie
Hi I am 20 years old I’m still a virgin. I have my period last month on 26 and this month I haven’t got it, it’s the 29 already I been getting craps to.. Is it because I been stressing??? Thanks!
Hi Desdemona,
I don’t know if you can get an infection from that, but I encourage you to see your doctor. Some discharge is normal, especially if you’re ovulating. And some woman have more discharge than others.
Go see your doctor, or call a health line. Some states and provinces have free phone lines, where you can call and talk to a nurse without having to see a doctor.
I hope this helps, and that things clear up soon!
All good things,
Laurie
Hi
In February my boyfriend and I fooled around when I was having my period (and wearing my pad) .After that I missed my March period and have not yet gotten my April period and suddenly my vaginal discharge became very regular ,almost daily. which has never happened before.
Please help cause I’m getting freaked out if I have an infection or something
Hi Allie,
Try not to freak out — you’re just starting your menstrual cycle, which means that things may be a bit “hit and miss.” Your hormones are all over the place, and that affects how regular your periods are. So, your periods may not be reliable! That’s normal.
Also, some women ALWAYS have irregular periods no matter what they do. Other women always have regular periods, or spotty periods, or heavy or light periods…there is no “normal” period.
And you don’t know what your normal periods are like yet, because you just started menstruating!
So, try to relax. Your period will show up again, and your hormones will sort themselves out.
If you experience pain or if you still feel scared, please talk to your mom, a counselor at school, or even a doctor. The more information you get and the more you talk about it, the better you may feel.
I hope this helps!
Blessings,
Laurie
Hi I’m Allie I’m 12 almost thirteen and I know this is soon but I’m freekin out because I haven’t gotten my 2 nd period and I was supposed to get it almost 2 weeks ago I know it’s stupid but I’m still getting used to it!! So I’m still alittle scared
Pleas help and sorry for the bother!
Allie
Hi Breanna,
It’s impossible to say what could be causing your abdominal pain and irregular periods without actually testing you! I could pull anything out of the air — because really, it could be anything.
But that doesn’t mean it’s serious. It could just be normal hormonal changes, or your body adjusting to your new exercise routine.
Have you gone to a doctor? That’s the absolute best way to figure out the source of spotty periods, irregular menstrual cycles, etc.
And the sooner you figure out the cause, the less long-term harm to your fertility! So, get thee to a doctor, my friend.
Blessings,
Laurie
I’m 27 and I have always been irregular. For the past two years I’ve been fairly regular, but this month I’ve only had spotting for about three days and I have no idea why. I have never had this before and it worries me.
No I’m NOT pregnant, I know this for a fact, I was more worried about a hormonal imbalance or some kind of infection. I don’t want to become infertile. My lower abdominal area hurts a little bit from time to time but I have been doing a lot of sit ups lately so I think it may be that. But I don’t know why my period is so irregular this month. Last month was perfectly normal. What could cause such a sudden unusual change?
Hello Sandy,
An irregular menstrual cycle isn’t necessarily a sign of infertility, but it can make it more difficult to get pregnant.
I encourage you to go see a doctor or gynecologist, and get checked out! There are ways to balance your hormones and make your period more regular, but first you need to figure out WHY your periods are irregular. And only a doctor or medical health professional can help you do that.
Talk to a doctor, and let me know how it goes!
Laurie
hi,i have been experiencing irregular periods and i am scared.sometimes i don’t have my period for up to six months,sometimes it could be less or more! a few years back it was always regular at least every 8 weeks but for about 3years now it stopped being regular..the last time i saw my period was about 6months ago..what does this mean?is this a sign of infertility?
Hello Nicole,
Sometimes our menstrual cycles are out of whack because of stress, unbalanced hormones, the tides, or even who we’re living with (women who live together tend to have their periods at about the same time each month).
I wouldn’t worry about one weird period episode. Our bodies are strange and wonderful, and unpredictable! But if you notice strange occurrences with your period over 2-3 months, then I encourage you to talk to your doctor.
Your periods will change over the years — they never seem to stay the same!
Blessings,
Laurie
Hi.
I’m 25 (turning 26 on Dec. 31st), and a virgin.
My periods have always been regular, but on Dec. 13th-20th, I had my period (it’s was on time). Then on the 24th, I started bleeding (not heavy though). It was a mix of red/brown blood. I’m not having the symptoms of bloating, cramping, etc. But I did have a headache the day it started…
As stated before, I’m a virgin and my periods are regular so I’ve never taken birth control pills and this is the first time this has happened.
Could it be hormonal imbalance?
Old blood? (I did use a tampon on the first day of my last period and I was laying down the majority of time I had my period, so maybe not all of the flow came out?)
Or something else?
Hi Sanju ~ to get help with your irregular periods, you really need to talk to a doctor directly. There could be many reasons for your spotting and brown color, and I can’t guess as to what they might be. Your family physician or even a gynecologist needs to help you weith that.
Hi Stephanie ~ are there any free clinics for women in your area? Some places offer checkups at no charge, but it depends where you live. I suggest calling your local women’s help line for information on free or low-cost physician visits. Asking for advice online like this can be detrimental for your health, because if you don’t know why your periods have stopped, then you could take someone’s advice here — and it could make the problem worse.
Seeing a doctor in person really is the most important thing you can do to get your menstrual cycle regular again! And, the old standard health advice always applies: get regular exercise (but don’t exercise excessively), eat a healthy diet, get the sleep your body needs, and deal with stress in healthy ways. And, if you’re taking prescription medication, find out if it affects your hormones (which affects your menstrual cycles!).
Blessings,
Laurie
I’m 20 years old and I haven’t had my period in several months, I believe the last one was in December. I have always been irregular but for a while it seemed like they were coming regularly. Then 2 weeks ago I started having a brownish discharge and now I’m just spotting a little bit, the thing that concerns me is ever since I started spotting my stomach has been cramping, its in the area above my belly button. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. I don’t have the money for a doctor visit and I’m really scared something is wrong with me. Has anyone had a similar experience and some advice?
My periods are regular. but inbetween the periods, exactly on 11th/12th day light spotting starts in brown color and existes for 5 days and then stops… without taking these days in acount, my regular periods fall every 30 days gap in betweeen. why is this happening. please help me.
Dear Anjali,
If you haven’t had a period for two months, then you might consider taking a pregancy test! If there’s no way you could be pregnant, then you need to make an appointment with your family doctor. I don’t know why your period hasn’t come, but a doctor can do some tests and blood work, and figure out if you have hormone or other problems….
I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful — you really need to talk to your doctor. An irregular menstrual cycle or spotty period could be due to prescription medications, stress, hormones, pregnancy….and a doctor will help you figure it out…
Blessings,
Laurie
i am not getting periods. last time i had on 1 jan 2010 . n it is march now. m little worried . how can i get . help me out please
i have not been getting my period for over five months now , the last time i had it was october
what can i do to help get my period again? does having to eat too many chocolates in one day have to do with anything ? or eatingg a big breakfast then skipping lunch because you are not hungry have to do with not getting my period?
Hi J — you’ve answered your own question! If you’re anemic, then you don’t have enough iron in your body to support regular periods. To make your period regular, you need to figure out the cause of the anemia (low body weight? blood loss from another health issue?), and treat that. And, you need to take iron pills or eat iron-rich foods to boost your iron levels. Both these suggestions require a visit to the doctor, I think. Some pharmacies won’t sell iron pills without a doctor’s prescription (depending on where you live). So, get thee to a doctor and get your anemia treated….
Hi Charm — I think you asked the same question above, as Kelly. I answered you on Feb 18!
Hi Pat — Well, it’s hard to say if your irregular menstrual cycles are normal or not because I know nothing about your body or lifestyle! Your best bet is to talk to a doctor in person, or even your school nurse. But, I do know that when girls first start getting their periods, their cycles are VERY irregular. Your periods are a few months apart, which is certainly irregular….but not necessarily something to be worried about. If I were you, I’d run it by my doctor or school nurse — or even my mom (because menstrual cycle irregularities can run in families). Don’t panic about it, because it could be totally normal. But, don’t ignore it, either.
Blessings to all!
Laurie
I am 14 and i just got my period april 12 2009. after that i got it july 26 and then after that i got it november 10. and i have not gotten it since. is that normal
Hi, I also was late for my period a few days, and have taken the Parsley tea which does work. I am wondering if my period will be regualar next month? I don’t know why my period was late this month, but I did get a blood and urine test and both came back negative. I think maybe the stress of thinking I was pregnant could have made me late, but ever since I found out I wasn’t I have been more relaxed ofcourse not completely because I was waiting for my period. I just want to know if I will be getting my period every month now without forcing it. I drank three cups of Parsley tea, it had 2 teaspoons of Parsley flakes, and I wasn’t taking any medications, and still am not. Can you help me?
I’m almost 19 and my periods have never been regular. I have anemia and sometimes my periods will skip 2-3 months or just be a few weeks late and start up in the first few days of the following month. What could be causing this and what is a safe way to regulating my periods? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Kelly,
I agree with you, that worrying about your friends can unbalance your hormones and cause your period to be late or spotty. I don’t know how much of an effect Parsley tea would have — it depends on how much you drank, how strong it was, and what other medications (if any) you’re taking. Herbal remedies can be surprisingly potent, and they can react badly with prescription medications, which is why it’s important to talk to a certified naturopath before taking herbal treatments for anything.
For many women, an effective way to regulate your periods is to eat foods that are known to balance hormones. Here are a couple articles that offer natural, harmless ways to regulate you period:
5 Foods That Make Your Menstrual Cycle Regular
8 Natural Ways to Regulate Your Period
If you try some of these tips and they don’t work after a month, I encourage you to talk to your doctor in person — or a naturopathic doctor. Every woman is different, with different health issues and lifestyles…and the best thing to do is get information that’s specific to you from a certified health practitioner.
I hope those articles help, and that your menstrual cycle regulates itself soon!
Laurie
I have always been regular, Including in December. I was due to start the week of the Haiti earthquake Jan 12th.
I had all the pms symptoms, but the day of the earthquake I was so frightened because i have friends there, that I was not able to hear from. I worried about them for 2 weeks or so.
I was 1 week late. so I drank Parsley tea because I heard it can get things started. which is did. but I am wondering if forcing it to start with the tea messed up my cycle because a week and 1/2 ago, i started spotting brown, sometimes red. then back to brown. more than ever in the past. the last couple days it seems like it wants to start but it goes away. then comes back later on.
Is there anything I can do to regulate this? I am thinking the worry about my friends caused my hormones to go unbalanced. I would like to get things started but I do not want to try and force it this month if it’s the parsley tea that messed things up.
Hi Marie and Leena,
Believe it or not, I have the same suggestion for both of you — even though you have the exact opposite problem with your periods!
It’s not very creative advice, but I can’t give medical information to you….so all I can say is make an appointment with your family doctor or a even a gynecologist.
Marie, it’s totally normal to skip periods sometimes, but you’ve missed two in a row. That’s not so normal. If you’re not pregnant, then you may be exercising too much?? I don’t know — that’s why you need to talk to a doctor about your period. Or, talk to your mom or a female health teacher — someone you trust.
Leena, make sure you’re getting lots of iron! If your period is this heavy, you’re probably losing a ton of iron. Eat foods high in iron, and consider taking an iron supplement. And, go see your doctor — something may have gone wrong with the IUD removal.
I hope you both start getting regular periods soon!
Best wishes,
Laurie
SO I HAVE BEEN HAVING IRREGULAR PERIODS FOR THE PAST YEAR BUT SINCE I HAD MY IUD REMOVED. BUT NOW FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF I HAVE BEEN BLEEDING VERY HEAVLY AND IT WONT STOP I EVEN GET BLOOD CLOTS.. WHAT COULD IT BE? PLEASE HELP ME
Hi, could you help me?
I’m 13 and got my period 2 years ago. It’s never been regular and some months i skip my period all together. I don’t drink/smoke and i don’t understand why it’s not regular. The last time i got my period was on January 2 and it hasn’t come yet.
Please help,
Marie
Hi Maddi,
It sounds like your periods aren’t quite “irregular” yet…those dates are pretty close to being right on! That said, I don’t know if your next period will be on the 23rd — I think many women’s periods jump around a little. Some are exactly spot on (28 days, or 21 days, etc)…but others range a bit more.
I think you need to go with the flow, as it were
Your periods sound pretty regular to me, and I don’t think you need to worry if they’re a day or so apart every month. It sure is nice to have them predictable, but they probably won’t be….and it’s best just to accept that you won’t get your period at the same time every month.
I hope this helps a little….
Laurie
Hey,
I kinda need your help!
Okay so the last three months my period has been a little weird. I’m fourteen so I’d understand why me period wouldn’t be regular yet.
But in October my period was on the 20th.
In November it was on the 21st.
In December it was on the 22nd.
So it’s January now, will my period be on the 23rd?
I wa just noticing because I’m seeing a pattern.
Please help, thank you!