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do i need birth control??
OK, I have this really irregular period. I have had it for 6 years, it's normally regular, but for the past week my period has been acting strange. It's so light that it discharges just a couple times a day, then stops. Process repeats for a few days then it stops for 2 or 3 days straight. Then comes back.
My regular period only lasts between 5-7 days and it's usually heavy. And my irregular period has became so irregular that it's like a random occurance and it's bugging me!!
So my parents were discussing a visit to the gynocologist. My question is, should I be recommended birth control in this situation?
And by the way, this problem has occured twice. And I'm still experiencing it now. [If that helps]
I'll need real answers and not just guesses, please.
Thank you in advance!
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It's not really that it should be recommended. Although the Pill is primarily used as a contraception, it can also be used to regulate periods, control the symptoms of PMS, lighten heavy bleeding and lessen the pain caused by cramps as a result.
However, as its primary use is a contraceptive, it isn't always recommended for other uses, such as those I have mentioned above. Under these circumstances, unless the problems you are experiencing are severe (for example unless the cramps are so bad you can't move for three days), you will need to ask directly about using the Pill to help.
I know what a pain it is to have an irregular period. If you have had it for 6 years and it is still irregular then clearly it isn't going to regulate now by itself. The best recommendation I can make is that you speak to the gynocologist and explain the problems you are having, before adding you are aware the Pill can help regulate periods. They will then let you know whether they can provide this to you. If you are 16 or over then I really don't see it will be a problem, as they will be considering the fact you will be thinking of using it as a contraceptive in the future as well.
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