I'm 20 and my periods still are not regular. A cause for concern?

[sarah2801]

I started my period when I was in either year 7 or 8, so either 7 or 8 years ago now. I've often gone 4+ months without a period. Sometimes it seems like it may be starting to get more regular but then it's completely off again. I've never been on any contraception. The periods always vary in length and flow. They've never been very painful, last time (in February) I did experience some discomfort. Do I need to worry about this? Is there anything I can try and do to make them regular?

I meant to say Metformin is a drug used for pcos off license as it is a type 2 diabetes drug but they found it can induce ovulation in those with PCOS. Other options are Clomid, IUI and IVF.

I have never had regular periods- even on the pill they varied by quite a few days!

I mentioned it to a doctor once who put a note on my records and said I should go to visit a doctor sooner rather than later if I had trouble getting pregnant and was trying for six months or more.

In the end, I got pregnant very quickly both times. The second time I used ovulation sticks and they didn't think I ovulated at all, but I must have done! My DM and DSis both also irregular but quick to get pregnant.

So it could indicate a problem, but it might be fine. If you are trying for six months with no success then go to the doctor and mention that you are irregular.

There's a difference between irregular and missed periods. Being slightly off by a day or two is likely to be fine. Missing four months at a time is completely different. You can't get pregnant with no ovulation.