Question 1

how i know if i have early menopause? hair loss, no period without birth control, irregular period, i'm 20. what do i do? gynocologist again?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Yes. You are too young for menopause. It could be some other kind of hormonal issue.

Question 2

can birth control help my irregular period and cramps?

Accepted Answer

They often will: The BC pill was initially studied decades ago as a treatment for disorders of menses like irregularity or excess flow/cramping. The birth control side effect eventually became its main use. A visit with your doc to review your family history &amp; personal needs can help you decide if they would work for you.

Question 3

help please. could birth control help with an irregular period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control can help to artificially regulate abnormal periods.  Bcps (if they are working correctly) should give users very regular and very light, and less painful periods.

Question 4

7mths post-partum, no birth control, irregular/extremely light period, pink tinged blood, no cramping(which is rare for me). could i be pregnant again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are 7 months postpartum and not using contraception you are at risk for pregnancy.  Irregular, light bleeding can be a sign.  A pregnancy test is recommended.  If it is positive you should see your health care provider to ensure this is a normal pregnancy.  Light bleeding in the first trimester could be normal early pregnancy, threatened miscarriage or tubal pregnancy.

Question 5

my gf has irregular periods and she does not have a period at all unless she is on birth control is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Thanks for being concerned about your girlfriend. Her irregular periods off of birth control likely means she is not ovulating for some reason. There are lots of reasons for anovulation or irregular ovulation in the late teens, and she hopefully has discussed this with her ob/gyn. Using birth control is one way to try and get hormones/ovulation back on track. It's not bad that she's not ovulating.

Question 6

on birth control for irregular periods, started pack last week on sunday when should i expect my next period?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Birth control pills can have 21, 24, or 84 active pills- depending on the specific brand / generic. Generally a withdraw bleed will start around 3rd day (give or take 24 hrs) of placebo pills

Question 7

absent/irregular period before medications. started period and hasn't stopped for 3 weeks. advised to stop birth control. will it stop on it's own?

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 8

had irregular periods for years until birth control in jan.every period i have these red squishy clumps of tissue that r the size of quaters, normal?

Accepted Answer

Small clots: It sounds like you are describing very small blood clots. If your periods are now coming at the right time on birth control and the periods are not too heavy then this sounds pretty normal.

Question 9

ive had normal periods for years & i am on birth control. this period is irregular. it is now on day 8 and is light, bright red & brown. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: I am assuming you mean birth control pills. If you have been on them for 2 years without problems, you could have gotten a different generic, taken one late, or taken another medicine that interfered with them. Or, you could have an infection. If you just started them after regular periods on your own, it is common to have breakthru bleeding on the first 1-2 packages. Hope that helps.

Question 10

hi i just ended my period like last week and its been like 4 days and i started spotting what does that mean ? i just got off birth control this month too but before i was on birth control my period was irregular .

Accepted Answer

Usual variation: What you described may be just a normal variation in your periods. Consult this site for information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
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How i know if i have early menopause? hair loss, no period without birth control, irregular period, i'm 20. what do i do? gynocologist again?

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Can birth control help my irregular period and cramps?

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Help please. could birth control help with an irregular period?

A member asked:

7mths post-partum, no birth control, irregular/extremely light period, pink tinged blood, no cramping(which is rare for me). could i be pregnant again?

A member asked:

My gf has irregular periods and she does not have a period at all unless she is on birth control is that bad?

A member asked:

On birth control for irregular periods, started pack last week on sunday when should i expect my next period?

A member asked:

Absent/irregular period before medications. started period and hasn't stopped for 3 weeks. advised to stop birth control. will it stop on it's own?

A member asked:

Had irregular periods for years until birth control in jan.every period i have these red squishy clumps of tissue that r the size of quaters, normal?

A member asked:

Ive had normal periods for years & i am on birth control. this period is irregular. it is now on day 8 and is light, bright red & brown. what do i do?

A member asked:

Hi i just ended my period like last week and its been like 4 days and i started spotting what does that mean ? i just got off birth control this month too but before i was on birth control my period was irregular .

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