Irregular periods

[lovingone]

I'm planning to see a gynecologist soon because I have irregular periods.  I'm 39 but I don't think I am menopausal because my mother was pregnant with me at 39 and also because I have had this problem in varying degrees for a couple of years.  Lately it seems more sever with several missed periods. Sometimes I get cramps but no blood. Sometimes I get increased discharge instead of blood.  Sometimes no cramps or blood at all.  One time I got a really long and heavy period in 2011.   I'm not pregnant, my boyfriend is working overseas.  I think irregular sleep patterns are to blame, as I did shift work for 10 years. I'm also a "yo yo" dieter but I've never taken in less than 1200 calories a day.  Would the doctor give me some sort of hormone to get my periods on track?

[shamika10684]

I personally don't have an answer 4 u but it could b the things that u have mention. I've had the same issues w/irregular cycles but mines was due 2 the fact that I was on depo (the shot) 4yrs....it took a while b4 I found a Dr that suspected it could b something more than a side effect from being on the shot so long.....1st heavy & irregular cycles was diagnosed (menorrhgia) by other drs but the pain became worst over the yrs....my current Dr did her job w/referring me 2 specialists that found the cause....I've been diagnosed w/dysmenorrghea (painful & difficult cycles)

[AmyDawsonD]

My suggestion would be to first consult the doctor do all necessary investigations to rule out what exctly the problem is, instead of delaying. There are various conditions to suit ur symptoms experienced, might be even a simple one that needs a change in the lifestyle. so 1 st rule out