It's been 18 months and my period is still irregular what could be wrong?

Question

I'm 14, have had it for 18 months and they still tend to come weeks late and alot of the time I skip a few. Once about six months ago I skipped three. I'm really worried, I'm not sexually active. My mum got PCOS just after I was born and she says since they're not irregular yet and it's in my blood then what is the chances that I'm going to have it? Also what exactly is it, what does it entail what are the symptoms etc? What else could be causing this?

Answer 1

I dont know anything about PCOS, but for the first few years of getting your period, it will most likely be quite irregular.

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Answer 2

you could has PCOS, if you dont get your period by the time you are 18, then you have a problem, but you may just have an irregular cycle. see a gyno

Answer 3

It could just be your ages, it takes a long time for your periods to become regular as your still growing and your hormones are all over the place.

PCOS is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, here are some links to pages that explain it really well:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/womens_healt...

www.verity-pcos.org.uk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/sexual_healt... -  The combined pill helps because it suppresses the ovaries, and so they don't form any cysts, and the pain is lessened.

I have it. It isn't life-threatening. It can be very painful, especially if there are follicles or cysts on the ovaries. These can be treated by taking the combined contraceptive pill, which can also help to regulate periods. You might want to ask your mum to take you to a doctor to look into having some blood tests done. Then if it shows you have mild PCOS you can keep it in check and not worry.

Hope this helps you. Don't worry, I was the same as you, my periods were all over the place for years but I developed a regular cycle after being treated for PCOS. The pill can really help. xx

Answer 4

WOW! I'm your age and have PCOS I was about 11 when diagnosed it sounds like something to look into..but my doc told me to wait 2yrs b4 freaking out about abnormal periods.

Last year I had a 19cm cyst taking off of my ovary they said it was the size of a basketball. just an example of how some have it worst than others not saying I have it worst than all b/c i'm sure there is worst but u know...here's a link for a quiz to find out if u have symptoms of it.

http://www.pcosupport.org/support/quiz.p...

*What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, ability to have children, hormones, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. With PCOS, women typically have:

    * high levels of androgens (AN-druh-junz). These are sometimes called male hormones, although females also make them.

    * missed or irregular periods

    * many small cysts (sists) in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.

*Does polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) run in families?

Most researchers think that PCOS runs in families. Women with PCOS tend to have a mother or sister with PCOS. Still, there is no proof that PCOS is inherited.

*What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:

    * infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding

    * infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating

    * increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)

    * ovarian cysts

    * acne, oily skin, or dandruff

    * weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist

    * insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes

    * high cholesterol

    * high blood pressure

    * male-pattern baldness or thinning hair

    * patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, b*****s, or thighs

    * skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area

    * pelvic pain

    * anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility

    * sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep

Answer 5

I wouldn't worry about it since you're still young. A lot of young women get irregular periods since their body is still changing and growing. I promise you it's normal. If your period is still irregular in a year or so, you can try going to the doctor and talking to him or her about it.  

Answer 6

It can take a few years for your cycle to become regular.  A year and a half is a little early to worry. Do some research online about PCOS...there's tons of information out there.