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I'm a 14-year-old girl and I have had my period for about a year-and-a-half now. It has always been regular coming every 29 days, very light with no cramps, lasting for only 3 or 4 days. But since the past 5 or 6 months, my period has been extremely irregular. I have no idea when to expect it. Sometimes, it's every 2 weeks. Also, it has been lasting for 6-8 days and the cramps seem unbearable. I'm still new to the whole thing. Should I go see a doctor? I'm really worried.
Answered by Dr Sadhna Singhal
During the first two years of menarche (onset of menstrual cycles), 50% of the menstrual cycles can be anovulatories wherein no ovulation take place. You may now have entered the ovulation phase which is generally accompanied by pain and cramps. So, do not worry about the pain, it's just a normal phenomenon. However, as you are having irregular periods, just to be on the safer side, get an ultrasound of the lower abdomen done to rule out your chances of diseases like PCOD, etc.
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Dr Sadhna Singhal is a senior consultant of obstetrics and gynaecology at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute. She has special training in endoscopic (laparoscopic) surgeries and has performed various high-risk gynaecological and obstetrical operations. She has also conducted many major laparoscopic, hysteroscopic surgeries including laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomies and total laparoscopic hysterectomies. Dr Sadhna is a member of the Association of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Delhi (AOGD), Indian Medical Association and Delhi Medical Association and National Association for Reproductive and Child Health of India (NARCHI).
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