I've had my period for about 4 years and most of the time it's irregular, I've been told that it affects my eggs so will I be able to get pregnant in the future with not having to worry about a miscarriage or anything? Plus I'm scared of taking birth control
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There are two great supplements for regulating hormones: Chaste Berry, DIM and calcium-d-glucarate
Try these for three months and see how they helps:
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Try these for three months and see how they helps:
http://www.amazon.com/Gaia-Herbs-Vitex-Liquid-Phyto-Capsules/dp/B003VT3YP0
http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Plus-capsules-Count/dp/B00BFD09LG/ref=sr_1_11?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1410298197&sr=1-11&keywords=DIM
Having mild ovarian dysfunction, inability to ovulate regularly (also knows as PCOS--Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is common and treatable. There are some basic lab tests to exclude other hormonal causes for irregular periods.
Don't be afraid of using low dose birth control pills to regulate and make your periods shorter/lighter. That's a good thing and doesn't effect future fertility. If you don't spontaneously ovulate when you're ready to conceive you can take fertility medication to help you ovulate regularly.
Don't be afraid of using low dose birth control pills to regulate and make your periods shorter/lighter. That's a good thing and doesn't effect future fertility. If you don't spontaneously ovulate when you're ready to conceive you can take fertility medication to help you ovulate regularly.
Having irregular cycles means that you are not having regular ovulation (releasing an egg). The most common cause is polycystic ovarian syndrome, which has a genetic predisposition, and is fine commonly in native Americans.
Diet has a big part to do with PCOS. If you Dint want to start birth control pills (which do a great job of keeping your period regular, protecting your lining from precancer, and keeping you from getting pregnant), then starting a diet and exercise program will help. Studies have shown that 7% weight loss can result in a normal return to ovulation without the needs of medication.
Be careful if you are sexually active and not using birth control because you may become pregnant as your ovulation returns to normal.
Lastly, some studies link PCOS to glucose intake, so you should consider a low carb diet with all your can intake being from natural sources like vegetables, berries, and salads.
Diet has a big part to do with PCOS. If you Dint want to start birth control pills (which do a great job of keeping your period regular, protecting your lining from precancer, and keeping you from getting pregnant), then starting a diet and exercise program will help. Studies have shown that 7% weight loss can result in a normal return to ovulation without the needs of medication.
Be careful if you are sexually active and not using birth control because you may become pregnant as your ovulation returns to normal.
Lastly, some studies link PCOS to glucose intake, so you should consider a low carb diet with all your can intake being from natural sources like vegetables, berries, and salads.
It is not uncommon for teenagers to have irregular periods because your ovaries and the hormones from the brain that cause ovulation may not be fully mature yet. There could be other reasons such as overweight, thyroid problems, and other hormonal imbalances. So you should be checked for these problems. At any rate, you should not go without a period for more than 3 months. Not ovulating regularly may make it difficult for you to get pregnant but equally importantly it could be a health issue that should be checked.
you probably have polycystic ovary syndrome which does NOT affect your eggs
you may need help in the future when and if you wish to become pregnant
birth control pills are one option but there are many others, depending on how the problem is affecting you and what your hormone levels and other blood chemistries show
you may need help in the future when and if you wish to become pregnant
birth control pills are one option but there are many others, depending on how the problem is affecting you and what your hormone levels and other blood chemistries show
You probably are not ovulating. The most common reason for not ovulation is a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Any OB/Gyn should be able to work you up for this condition, or find out why you are having irregular cycles. If you have PCOS the treatment is based on whether or not you are trying to conceive. If you are actively trying to conceive then you should be offered medication to help you ovulate if you are not trying to conceive then you should be placed on a medication to prevent both irregular cycles and protect you from having very heavy periods such as birth control pills, the Nuva Ring or Depo Provera.
Irregular menstrual cycles does not affect your eggs but is a function of nit ovulating. See your physician as there are good treatment options including the use of metformin. This question is too complicated to answer in this forum but do not worry as OCP (birth control pills) will regulate your cycle, prevent unwanted pregnancies and not affect future pregnancy.