So, I’m not a mom, but I thought it would be best to post here with a question like this.
I got my period for the first time [name_u]June[/name_u] of last year. Since then, it’s been very irregular. I will get it twice in one month, and won’t get it again for another 2 or 3. I know I am way too young to be worrying about this, but I’m questioning if this will affect how fertile I am in any way. I pray that I will have at least one child naturally, because even at this age, I can’t wrap my brain around life without children. I know there’s always adoption, but it’s not the same. I have always been a very pre-planning person, so even something this far away (I’m 13 and never have had a boyfriend :p) bothers me.
I went to my pediatrician yesterday, and she said that it’s common for girls to have irregular periods within their first 3 years of having a period. So my big question: God forbid I stay having an irregular period, is there any hope for me to get pregnant? I just need some peace of mind so I can focus on being a teenager. I’m just so worried that I’ll never have my dream of being a stay-at-home-mom fulfilled Thanks in advance.
[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry! It’s going to become regular soon. Getting your period means that hormones in your body are adjusting but as a teen you’re still growing and your body’s changing. That’s why it might be irregular. You’ll have lots of children!!
I got my period more than 10 years ago and it’s still irregular sometimes. I get checked regularly at my ob/gyn and endocrinologist but everything’s perfect. My doctor says that this happens sometimes and this is just how my body works.
I got my period at 12 and they didn’t become regular until I was 16 or 17, and even then they were easily affected by stress or sleep. I’m 20 weeks with baby #2, and had absolutely zero fertility issues.
Yes, it’s possible for women with irregular cycles to become pregnant but try to not worry about it because it’s completely and totally normal for a girl who’s just started getting her period to be irregular!
I’m just going to echo what everyone else has said: you have nothing to worry about. I got my first period when I was in fifth grade (yikes, I know) and didn’t get my second for another four months. It wasn’t until about two years after my first period that I had a regular cycle. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if your cycle remains irregular, I know several “irregular” women who were able to conceive just fine. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t sweat it.
I’ll echo what everyone else has said - try not to worry. You’re very young and haven’t been getting your period for long. It’s really normal to be irregular for the first few years. Your cycles are likely to even out as you get older and you’ll probably have no problem conceiving when the time comes. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if you continue to have somewhat irregular cycles, you should still be able to conceive a baby.
I also had an irregular period when it first started. I now have two kids including one that I got pregnant the first month of trying. I wouldn’t worry about it.
I still have irregular cycles at 27 and was able to have a baby without any trouble. Sometimes your cycle will regulate within a couple years, other times, it will just become what’s normal for you.
I remember how frustrating it was when my periods were incredibly irregular when I was younger. [name_m]Just[/name_m] give yourself some time to get regular. If you get ready to start wanting children and it is still out of whack, there are a lot of options available. Try not to stress yet
I had the same thing when I first got my period. It is partly just your body learning to deal with your new hormones, and there can be other factors involved. I had an irregular period for years for a number of reasons: If you are a vegetarian you may not be getting enough iron, and your body might be “holding off” from having your monthly period because it can’t afford to lose that extra iron - or you might have a period too early when your iron level happens to be high because your body thinks “okay, this is my chance”. Taking a daily multivitamin or eating healthily will help regulate your iron if that is an issue. If you are underweight, same thing. Your body might be holding onto its resources & so you might not get a regular cycle unless you are a recommended weight for your height & frame. Stress from school or friends, or not getting enough sleep, or thyroid/hormone issues could be a factor as well.
It is normal during your teen years & even in your early twenties for your cycle to be a little wacky. I know its inconvenient not knowing when your period will strike, but it is part of your body developing. When you are ready for kids, if your cycle hasn’t become more regular by then, there are lots of options for regulating it with medication or whatever. So at this point you have no need to worry. You are just a normal young woman and your body is doing what young women’s bodies do.
I got my first period two years ago and it’s still totally irregular. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry at all! The only thing that is worth worrying about is carrying some pads or tampons in your purse/bag wherever you go!
Thanks in advance. 
