What could be the cause of my periods being off track?

Question:

Starting dates of periods were January 22, February 24, April 3, May 12, July 2, and then July 30. I'm not sure what's going on with my body, but the days between have been such a wide range: 32, 37, 38, 51, 27. My boyfriend and I are abstaining until we are married, so I'm not sure what this means. Also, my last period on July 2 brought on the worst cramps I've ever had, making me nauseous and bent over in a corner. I have gained about 6 pounds over 3 months, but I don't think that's the cause. Am I really that sensitive to stress or could it be a bigger problem? Should I go to the doctor?

Answers:
You should talk to your gyno. about this. It could be from stress or an unhealthy diet. It also could be a mild condition in the thyroid [which controls hormones] which is easily treated with medicine. I'm happy to hear that you and your boyfriend are abstaining...glad to know that my love and I aren't the only ones!

They seem a lil irregular. My period are the same way ! Go to see your GYN and get a sonographm. And a pelvic exam. Thats what I did. How old are you ??

Try reading taking charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler.
It will help you track your periods to see if there is in fact a pattern. You can also you FAM (fertility awareness method) as a contraceptive once you and your bf do get married that way you will have better control when you go to the doctors they can have a better understanding of your cycles instead of just guessing or suggesting what could be wring then ordering you get take test or birth control to "regulate" your cycles.

Good luck

What could be the cause of my periods being off track?

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