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What Causes Irregular Menstrual Cycles?

Hi Sir I am a 19 year girl and last had unprotected sex on the 15th or 16th of May and had my last period on the 18th till the 22nd of May my worry is I haven't had my period since then but then again I have irregular cycles sometimes they skip a month...could I be pregnant?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hello!
Thank you for asking healthcare magic!
I understand your concern dear!
Answer: First let me explain the menstual cycle, so you will know when is the higher chance of getting pregnant. The cycle consists on 4 phases:
1)Your period-Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the endometrium, the inner membrane of the uterus this lasts between three and seven days.
There is little chance to get pregnant in this phase.
By the third day,starts the rebuilding of your endometrium.
Around day four, the ovaries are starting to prepare eggs for release.
The average timing for ovulation is 14 days before the start of your period.
2)Preovulation- Around day seven of your cycle, you'll notice vaginal discharge that seems a little springy to the touch. Within a few days, it will turn white and creamy, a cue that your fertility is returning once again.An egg isn't technically released during this phase and it can ovulate earlier than planned.
3)Ovulation- No matter how long your periods are, ovulation generally starts about 14 days before your next scheduled period. When it happens, your body temperature rises about a half a degree. The chance of getting pregnant in this phase is high.Any eggs that are released live no longer than 12 hours.
4)Postovulation- The luteal phase, this final portion of your cycle lasts a minimum of 12 days and as many as 16.The cervical mucus will dry up and create a plug to prevent any additional sperm from entering the uterus.
Thi chance of getting pregnant is low because once the egg has been released, there's not much that can be done.

So, your risk of being pregnant is very low, but you have iregular cycles so is better if you make a home pregnancy test!
Hope my answer was helpful! If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health!
Dr Suela


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What Causes Irregular Menstrual Cycles?

Hello! Thank you for asking healthcare magic! I understand your concern dear! Answer: First let me explain the menstual cycle, so you will know when is the higher chance of getting pregnant. The cycle consists on 4 phases: 1)Your period-Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the endometrium, the inner membrane of the uterus this lasts between three and seven days. There is little chance to get pregnant in this phase. By the third day,starts the rebuilding of your endometrium. Around day four, the ovaries are starting to prepare eggs for release. The average timing for ovulation is 14 days before the start of your period. 2)Preovulation- Around day seven of your cycle, you ll notice vaginal discharge that seems a little springy to the touch. Within a few days, it will turn white and creamy, a cue that your fertility is returning once again.An egg isn t technically released during this phase and it can ovulate earlier than planned. 3)Ovulation- No matter how long your periods are, ovulation generally starts about 14 days before your next scheduled period. When it happens, your body temperature rises about a half a degree. The chance of getting pregnant in this phase is high.Any eggs that are released live no longer than 12 hours. 4)Postovulation- The luteal phase, this final portion of your cycle lasts a minimum of 12 days and as many as 16.The cervical mucus will dry up and create a plug to prevent any additional sperm from entering the uterus. Thi chance of getting pregnant is low because once the egg has been released, there s not much that can be done. So, your risk of being pregnant is very low, but you have iregular cycles so is better if you make a home pregnancy test! Hope my answer was helpful! If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health! Dr Suela