Do you get your periods on the same day every month??
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vanityy99
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Would a week late period be considered irregular?
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I have PCOS so i went years only having 1-2 periods a year....when i lost weight i had no period for 1.5 years.....i regained 10 and now i do indeed have a period every single month every 31 days exactly for past 4 months. Been a weird ride...2
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"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?2 -
A week late every month is normal. Anything outside of your normal is not normal, but doesn't necessarily mean much.
Weightloss can mess with hormones. Estrogen in particular is stored in fat, and released when you lose fat. Eating too few calories for an extended time, getting to too low a weight for you or extensive exercise can all mess with periods.
However, if you have had sex with a man in the last couple of months, your first thought should always be pregnancy, even if you are on birth control. It is, quite simply, the most common cause of missed periods.5 -
kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
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I think it depends on how your cycle usually works. If you’re dead on 28 days and always have been, then a week late would make you wonder. But temporary disturbance of your cycle can be due to a myriad of things. Stress, dietary changes, weight gain/loss, medications, your age if you’re approaching that point etc.
My cycle was always, practically to the hour, 6 weekly. It was never the standard 28 days (anecdotally, all 4 of my children were born 2 weeks past calculated due dates too).
Is there a specific reason you’re asking this, is it something that’s worrying you in particular?3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
Your answer might be right here. ^^^ Undue stress can cause it to be late. I got spayed in my mid-30's. That was a glorious day indeed. 😀3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
In that case, consider a moon cup. I have a smaller one like these for times like you describe: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=moon+cup&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
And this baby for after Niagara Falls starts: https://gladrags.com/products/xo-flo3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
In that case, consider a moon cup. I have a smaller one like these for times like you describe: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=moon+cup&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
And this baby for after Niagara Falls starts: https://gladrags.com/products/xo-flo
Are those practical for when you’re out in public?0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
In that case, consider a moon cup. I have a smaller one like these for times like you describe: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=moon+cup&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
And this baby for after Niagara Falls starts: https://gladrags.com/products/xo-flo
Are those practical for when you’re out in public?
Sure. I prefer handicapped stalls with sinks, but when those aren't available, I wash my hands before going into the stall (and after).
During heavy days (I have uterine fibroids and super heavy periods) I use a pad as a backup.1 -
BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »I think it depends on how your cycle usually works. If you’re dead on 28 days and always have been, then a week late would make you wonder. But temporary disturbance of your cycle can be due to a myriad of things. Stress, dietary changes, weight gain/loss, medications, your age if you’re approaching that point etc.
My cycle was always, practically to the hour, 6 weekly. It was never the standard 28 days (anecdotally, all 4 of my children were born 2 weeks past calculated due dates too).
Is there a specific reason you’re asking this, is it something that’s worrying you in particular?
My period has always been all over the place but I’ve been paying attention to it more and I’ve realized how off the dates are. I’m pretty much annoyed at the fact that I’m paranoid and wearing pads for no good reason. I just want to see if I’m being a hypochondriac- now that I’m tracking I’m paranoid everything’s wrong with me.0 -
When I start getting hungry for lunch around 11 AM, I know my period is due in a day or two
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kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
In that case, consider a moon cup. I have a smaller one like these for times like you describe: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=moon+cup&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
And this baby for after Niagara Falls starts: https://gladrags.com/products/xo-flo
Are those practical for when you’re out in public?
Sure. I prefer handicapped stalls with sinks, but when those aren't available, I wash my hands before going into the stall (and after).
During heavy days (I have uterine fibroids and super heavy periods) I use a pad as a backup.
Did you have to try different brands before deciding on mooncup?
Or all the pretty much all the same. I’ve seen the diva cup at my store
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Sorry girl. Asking you a million and 1 questions when I can just YouTube it.kshama2001 wrote: »When I start getting hungry for lunch around 11 AM, I know my period is due in a day or two
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kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
In that case, consider a moon cup. I have a smaller one like these for times like you describe: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=moon+cup&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
And this baby for after Niagara Falls starts: https://gladrags.com/products/xo-flo
Are those practical for when you’re out in public?
Sure. I prefer handicapped stalls with sinks, but when those aren't available, I wash my hands before going into the stall (and after).
During heavy days (I have uterine fibroids and super heavy periods) I use a pad as a backup.
I empty mine every hour or two on those days. If that isn't practical, then I will add the pad. After all, I have needed double protection and/or frequent changes my whole life.
Out in public, you can just empty them and/or wipe them out with toilet paper a few times a day. They do need to be rinsed as often as practical.
My iron rich blood also stains mine. The only thing I have found to get it back to original is a long soak in oxyclean at the end of each cycle.
I use the Diva. It took me several months to get used to it, unlike what YouTube users will tell you.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »"Regular" for me at one point was every 6 weeks, and every three months was not uncommon.
Oddly, now that I am in peri-menopause "regular" for me is every 28-31 days.
Perhaps the purchase of a pregnancy test is in order?
Oh no. My period came today full force.
Thing is....I literally walk around with a pad on 7 days straight sometimes thinking/ feeling my period is about to come but it doesn’t. Such a waste of pads. I started tracking and it’s never on the same day sometimes not even within the same week.
In that case, consider a moon cup. I have a smaller one like these for times like you describe: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=moon+cup&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
And this baby for after Niagara Falls starts: https://gladrags.com/products/xo-flo
Are those practical for when you’re out in public?
Sure. I prefer handicapped stalls with sinks, but when those aren't available, I wash my hands before going into the stall (and after).
During heavy days (I have uterine fibroids and super heavy periods) I use a pad as a backup.
Did you have to try different brands before deciding on mooncup?
Or all the pretty much all the same. I’ve seen the diva cup at my store
I wasn't using "moon cup" as a brand but rather a type of product, but I see it is actually a brand too.
I first got one, oh, might have been the late 90s. There were much less options then. The first one I had was natural rubber, which I didn't like. I have silicone now. I think I've only purchased from GladRags, but they are all over the place now.
I'd recommend something without a smooth stem. My big one has beads and it is a lot easier to extract.
If I had to replace my smaller one (which I don't - they last forever!) I'd get this package https://smile.amazon.com/Ranked-Comfortable-Menstrual-Cup-Removal/dp/B01N1U7VCA/
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If you want a LOT more information on this topic... the book "taking charge of your fertility" is a great read. It's probably at your library. There shouldn't be much variation in your luteal phase (from ovulation till period) but there can be variation from the start of your period until you ovulate. And if you don't ovulate in a month that could change things too. Stress, weight loss, lots of other things can affect your cycles.2
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Do you get your periods on the same day every month??
Nope. Not even close.
That's perimenopause for you.1 -
I have my period every 28 days.0
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I never got my periods the exact same day every month, not in my entire life.
Always got them round about monthly - sometimes 28 days, more often 30 - 35.
That was just my normal.0
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