why can we get our period yearly instead of weekly?
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Alot of YOU seem menstral all year long.
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You need to see a gynocologist about this problem. there can be many reason why you're not having normal periods. Reproductive endocrinologists as well- they're highly specialized and can tell whats going on if you're having a hormone problem, which is likely
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Irregular Cycles: Metrorrhagia \nOne of the most common gynecological problems is an irregular menstrual cycle. But before you jump to the conclusion that you're irregular, it's important to remember that being regular doesn't mean your cycle is the same number of days each time. One month your cycle may be twenty-nine days, and the next month it may be thirty-one days. This is still considered the norm. It's also normal to be lighter one month and heavier the next. So long as you're menstruating every twenty to forty days, it's a sign that you're ovulating. Another common misperception about irregular cycles is the belief that unless you have a period every four weeks (again, the statistical average) you're irregular. This is not true. Some women menstruate every three weeks, which is normal for them; some menstruate every five weeks, which is normal for them. The only time you should be concerned is if your period consistently yo-yos: three weeks, then four weeks, then five weeks, then three weeks, and so on. When this happens, it's usually a sign that you're not ovulating regularly. This is common in young girls after they first begin menstruating. If your period only jumps around once or twice a year, there isn't anything to worry about. Occasional stress is usually the culprit when this happens.
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There can be a lot of reasons for this.  One of the big ones is being extreme exercise.  Other reasons are usually hormone related and there are many differnt causes.  Definately check with an OB-Gyn about it.\n\nI only had 2-3 periods a year from the time I was 14 until I had a hysterectomy when I was 45.  When I was 29 and got pregnant the first time, I had a miscarriage.  I then had 5 more miscarriages over the next few years.  I saw a fertility specialist, and found out I had what was called a luteal phase defect and my uterus did not build up enough early in pregnancy to support a baby.  There are medications to treat many hormone problems, so the best place to start is your ob-gyn.
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It's just a coincidence. Sex won't make your period come earlier because there are hormones, etc involved.
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It's perfectly normal - especially in your teenage years as the body is constantly changing.  Moods, stress, weight, and even eating habits all play a role in when you get your period.\n\nMost women do not have a 28 cycle - some have a 21 day cycle and others have a 32 day cycle.  Every woman is different.\n\nSo relax - don't worry about the timing of your period being off.  Find an average of how many days it takes to get it after the day you expect it on is.  You'll feel better knowing your own cycle.
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Congratulations!  No, you definitely do not have to worry. It's annoying when your period shows up unexpectedly like that, but not everyone has an ultra-predictable cycle, especially when they're really young.  It might take a while for your body to establish a schedule, but that alone is not something to worry about.
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Yes,  Seasonale is an oral contraception pill which when you take it, gives you only four "periods" a year.\n\nMore information can be found on their website.
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There can be alot of reasons a woman misses her period. She could be pregnant. If you are very athletic you may have fewer periods each year. Also if you are malnourished you may not have a period. Those are just a few reasons. You may want to consult your doc on this one.
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Some girls have irregular ovulation -- that's what causes your period. Most women are regular, ovulate on schedule and only stop when they become pregnant, if there is a medical condition or they hit menopause. But there is a small percentage of women who do not ovulate regularily. In an extreme case - and this is a friend of mine - ovulation only occurs once a year! She had a great deal of difficulty timing things so she could get pregnant, and she and her husband only managed it once. So the answer to your question is yes, some girls just don't get their periods.
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Are you a runner?  If you are very active in sports sometimes you don't get your period.  Remember that getting your period means that your body is capable of carrying a baby.  So if you're underweight or you're too active, your body will think you are not capable of carrying a child so you won't get your period.
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you can't really count on any normalcy for awhile.  There are many factors to a regular cycle.  Stress, weight gain/loss, increase in activity, extreme physical endurance, medication.  I went without a period for 14 months for no explained reason...it's puberty, girlfriend, you're in for the long haul...
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Is this normal for you?  If you usually have normal cycles, then you might want to take a pregnancy test.  If this is normal for you (my best friend only gets her period 3 or 4 times a year) then I would ask your doctor when you should start taking them.
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Having a period is natural and healthy. It is your body's way of cleaning itself out. I can't imagine not having your period being healthy. It probobly also has alot of side effects. I wouldn't touch it.
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my doc told me it was totally ok...there are birth control pills that they prescribe now that you only get ur period every 3 months.  my doc assured me that it is not necessary to have a menstrual cycle while on the pill...i have skipped a lot..but i wouldn't personally recommend over-doing it all the time because doctors don't really know everything.
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Menstruation is inately female. makes sense it would be traumatic to be reminded that you were born the wrong sex, every month. Bad enough when you are happy being female must be absolutely awful when you want to be male.
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your period can be irregular for a while when you first start getting it i got mine when i was 11 but it wasn't completely regular until i was almost 15 even now,at 17, i'm going on birthcontrol to help regulate it more b/c i have a short cycle (come almost a week early every time) diet and exercise can have an effect on it too. Talk to you docter about it next time you go in but know that it is perfectly normal