How to Deal With an Irregular Period

Text books teach teen girls about a 28 day cycle, however many women experience an irregular period. Some cycles are shorter, others longer, and a period can come when a woman least expects it. Here are a few things to do to help you deal with an irregular period so that it does not disrupt your life.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
   Keep tampons and pads in your purse

   Pack a small stash of pads and tampons in your purse or backpack. If you use one, be sure to replenish your supply as soon as you get home. An irregular period can be unexpectedly heavy, and you should always be prepared with the needed supplies.

2. 
   Use a calendar to keep track of irregular periods

   Record the start and end dates of your periods each month in a pocket calendar. Sometimes irregular periods tend to fall in a set time frame that you can track once you have several months of data to look at. This will help you estimate when your next period might come and you can make the necessary preparations.

3. Make sure to eat a balanced diet. If you do not consume enough monounsaturated fat, your irregular periods can be even more unpredictable. You might even skip a period and get yourself completely off track. Eating adequate amounts of monounsaturated fat is also good for your overall health.

4. If this is your first month to experience an irregular period, use an at home pregnancy test to help you determine if your irregular period is due to a pregnancy.

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   If you are a teenager experiencing an irregular period, just be patient. Many teens have irregular periods throughout puberty that eventually fall into a more predictable pattern as they grow up.