What is considered an irregular period?
- You are over the age of 15 and have not had a period
- You have less than 6-8 periods a year (go more than 3 months without a period)
What is considered an irregular period?
- Pregnancy
- PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
- A decrease in your body’s energy supply – This can result from exercising too much, being very stressed, having an eating disorder, or burning more calories than you take in.
- Imbalance in hormones such as prolactin and thyroid hormones
- Early menopause – menopause is considered early if it happens before the age of 40
- Certain types of hormonal birth control
When should I see my doctor?
- You are older than 15 and still have not had your period
- You used to get periods, but you have not had a period for more than 3 months
- Your periods happen more than 45 days apart
