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My period is inconsistent. sometimes i'll skip a month before getting my next. my last period was the end of january. i've never been on birth control?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Only inconvenient: Having irregular periods is a huge inconvenience. It may take years to establish a normal cycle, and some never do. This may create a difficulty when trying to get pregnant, so be sure to keep a period diary. If you would like to have a more controlled, predictable period, you may start birth control pills - in this case, we would call them period control pills!

Answered 3/15/2013

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Irregular periods ?: I guess you're worried about the irregular periods. This might be due to a 40 day cycle which would make you think you skipped a month. It could also be that you have 1 ovary that isn't releasing eggs. Since women tend to alternate sides on a monthly basis you would note a skip almost every other month. You should see a gynecologist for a complete hist + phys. Ultrasound may help w dx. Good luck, .

Answered 3/15/2013

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Observe: About menstrual period - being irregular may not necessarily abnormal. Bed sure you are not pregnant.

Answered 7/5/2013

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