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Irregular periods??
I’m a bit worried about the last couple of periods I’ve had. I’m 22 year old female, virgin, not on Birth Control or anything like that, I’m not taking any medicine or tablets (apart from the normal cold&flu remedies) my periods have always been fairly regular and normal but then up until a few weeks ago that changed. My periods came around the normal time it’s supposed to but I suddenly stopped getting period cramps. I always get cramps when I have my period and it goes away after one day. My last period was on September 20th (no cramps just period). Now period suddenly turned up today on October 4th. It’s been 14 days since my last period and suddenly it’s turned up! I don’t think I’ve got the date wrong of my last period but I’m getting worried now since it’s so unlike my normal periods. Is this anything to worry about? Should I see a doctor?
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The further into my twenties I got, the less severe my cramps became and sometimes I didn't have them at all. That part is normal to come and go and shouldn't mean anything.
If you'd said that you had irregular periods all along, then I would say there is something missing in you, likely some kind of hormone is low and Drs. can help with that.
If however as you say this is the first time its off, I wouldn't be concerned yet. If you continue to have irregular periods, such as 2 in a month, or none for a couple months, or a long period with only spotting or a short one with really heavy bleeding, all of that irregularity is common for a teen in puberty whose body is getting used to the hormones and starting a cycle and its also common for women going into menopause who face the same irregularities until it stops totally. Any irregularity at any other age that is ongoing, is not normal and needs to be checked out by a doctor.
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You will find this hard to accept but any OTC Medication such as Cold and Flu medications can affect your periods. The effect can be as you are experiencing to completely missing a period or two depending on what OTC medication you are taking and how long you are taking it. Not having cramps prior to your period arriving I would think is a plus. Having your period show up without warning is a definite minus.
I suggest you give the Cold and flu medication a chance to work its way out of your system. IF your next period is not a normal period with cramps and back to your regular schedule then it would be time to check in with your GYN.
If you are really concerned a phone call to your GYN's office with an explanation of what is happening as you described should ease your mind. The doctor's office will tell you if the doctor feels it is necessary for you to come in for an examination.
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