Patient's question:
I am 17 years old and currently in my second year of high school. I have never had a boyfriend and have not had sexual activity. I started my period at the age of 13. Two years ago, when I had my period, I experienced some menstrual cramps. Recently, my period has been irregular. Hello, what are the reasons for irregular periods in a 17-year-old girl?Doctor's answer:
What specific situation do you mean when you say your period is irregular? It's normal for your period to come early or be delayed by one week—it doesn't have to be on the same day every month. If it's very irregular, you should have blood tests for six hormones on the second day of your period and go to the hospital for examination. Since you are young, hormone drugs are not recommended for regulation. You can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Some important dietary restrictions include avoiding spicy and irritating foods and not catching a cold during your period, as this can lead to menstrual cramps.