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Irregular periods: does this mean I am less fertile?
My periods are very irregular. Usually, they come every 45 to 60 days, but sometimes I only have one period every few months. Can irregular periods mean I am less fertile? If so, why?
There are numerous factors that determine how fertile a woman is, such as her age, whether and how often she ovulates, whether her cervical fluid is wet enough to sustain sperm, and whether her fallopian tubes are open. But the most important of all is the release of the egg itself. If you don’t release an egg that often, you don’t have as many opportunities to get pregnant.
Women with irregular periods are often prescribed fertility drugs like Clomid to increase the number of times they ovulate. But if you would rather try a more natural approach, you might want to see a naturopath first to see if they can prescribe a less invasive option for you.
Ultimately, what may determine your decision regarding whether or not you want to be aggressive in your approach is your age. The younger you are, of course, the more time you have to alter your cycles naturally.
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