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writes:Hello.I'm a girl of 15. I got my first period back when I was 10 (10 and a half years old actually) but still they don't come regularly. I get my period once in 1 and half or 2 months, sometimes even 2 and a half. Is it ok for it to still be irregular or should I visit the gynecologist?
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reader, Lola1  +, writes (2 October 2009):
 I would speak to my family doctor. You are probably fine, but there are ways to regulate a period. Yours sounds abnormal (doesn't mean there is anything wrong), so if I were you, I would be looking for ways to regulate it.
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reader, Candleman  +, writes (2 October 2009):
 My wife used to have very irregular periods with time frames like you listed. She had periods 2.5 from previous ones.
I looked up some info for you and the only condition that I saw was when the period didn't come on AT LEAST 3 months w/ out getting pregnant.
So I would say not to worry, but keep in mind that advice from people that are not medical doctors and websites can never replace advice from an MD.
Also, once my wife starting taking hormonal birth control, her periods come on every month at the same time and last about the same amount of time.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 October 2009): I am a 25 year old female who began having periods at the same age as you. Mine have always been fairly regular except when I was on an athletic team in high school and was underweight for my height. Instead of my periods going away like what happens to most women when they lose body fat, I started having two a month!Now, every woman is different with regards to periods, and some women don't establish a normal rhythm for years after they start; however, because you have been having them for 5 years and they are still irregular, you should see a gynecologist just to give you peace of mind and to ensure that nothing is amiss.If you haven't already, start keeping records of your periods. These records will be very helpful to the gynecologist. Some things you should note on a calendar are the day it starts and record your flow (heavy, moderate, light, spotting) and any physical symptoms (like headaches, nausea, cramps etc.) for each day of your period. When you do see a gynecologist, bring these records with you. The gynecologist can use this information along with a physical exam to determine what, if anything, is causing your irregular periods.Best of luck! :-)
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