Girlfriend has very irregular periods.

LegacyUser

Hi, my gf says its okay but just wondering. She has period every 4, 5 months, she might have regular every month for about 3 months and then a break of six month. I just wondering what her problem is or is this just a normal thing?

Beruthiel

what age is she?
and yes it can be normal, especially if she is young
you haven't given much detail
is she a healthy eater for example?

Zulu

Now this falls well outside my area of expertise...
...but it's my understanding the the pill can help regulate periods. A friend of mine was put on the pill at an early age by her mother/doctor to regulate her periods. This might/mightn't be an option.
I also believe, that, in early pubescence, a girls periods can be quite irregular, but as she grows older - they become more regular.

I would tend to believe what she says. If she's comfortable with it, then perhaps you should be - but if you're sexually active, I can see why this would cause you worry.

My 2c - probably not worth a rouble!

koneko

it's more irregular when you're young, and the pill does indeed help regulate it so much so that you might get it the same day of the week pretty much, every 4 weeks, so you know exactly when to expect it.

KT1

oh dear... She needs to get a hormone check. The pill DOES NOT regulate periods and can more often than not cause them to be irregular. Your gf could have a thyroid problem or more likely a problem with her pituitary gland. However, the most logical question asked so far and advice is about the weight? If she is underweight or has an eating disorder her periods will be affected. Please ask her to see a doctor as soon as possible as this could affect her in later life. Good luck.

DapperGent

Justwonderding wrote:

Hi, my gf says its okay but just wondering. She has period every 4, 5 months, she might have regular every month for about 3 months and then a break of six month. I just wondering what her problem is or is this just a normal thing?

She could simply need to eat more and healthily. Also she could be overexercising.

Could be something a bit worse. No use specuallating but you should encourage her to go see a doctor about it. Unless she's done that already and simply doesn't want to talk about the whys and wherefores.

LegacyUser

Yes we are sexually active so you can understand why Im wondering, I was shiiting myself a few times there when I didnt know about this. hehe

She is asian (chinese), i duno if that changes anything. Her friend has period every six months all her life and is not a skinny person and eats very well. My gf eats well too but is skinny but all chinese are really, she doesn't have an eating disorder I'm sure. She's 21 by the way.

ll=llannah

The pill DOES NOT regulate periods and can more often than not cause them to be irregular.

it depends from person to person, but it does regulate periods. (i was extremely irregular and was put on it for just that reason).
She could be irregular for any number of reasons. Some women are simply not built to menstruate every month, and alot of times it's actually kind of convenient not to get it every month like clockwork (can be scary too, though). There are some medical dangers though, such as fertility in the long run, and cancer from the uteran lining not being shed every so often. well, anyway, if she's not concerned about it, chances are she's already checked it out with a doctor and everything. if she's not worried, i doubt you have to be. hope this helps.

koneko

Any of the wimmins I've spoken to about the pill have all had regular periods since taking the pill, myself included. Used to be days late all the time, really annoying. now it's on the dot every month, very handy to know.

lisa.c

get her to see a doctor. tell her your worried and that you'd feel better knowing she was checked out..

Emboss

she just doesn't want to have sex with you

and uses this as an excuse to pick and choose,

dump and get one on a good pill they stop coming all together

BONK!

kyodatsu

assuming you are using condoms (if not you should be) if your girlfriend says it is ok I wouldn't worry too much about it.

some people are regular, some aren't. personally I think your girlfriend is lucky! I'd love a break from my period sometimes.

I wouldn't advise telling her to go on the pill - that is a decision she should make herself. I didn't like taking the pill at all, I felt all hormoney and horrible.