Dear Iris,

I have been menstruating for almost a year now and my cycle is still very irregular. Last month I got it after 32 days, but the month before that I got it after 26 days. Also, sometimes the flow is really heavy on the first day and sometimes it's really light on the first day and heavy on the third. What should I do?

--Strange flow

Dear strange flow,

Believe it or not - you're not so strange. Having an irregular cycle, as well as a changing flow, is very normal during the first year or two after you start menstruating. I am sure what you are experiencing is normal "irregularity." If you are very concerned, keep a menstrual calendar and record each period, including the flow pattern. Bring the calendar with you when you have your next doctor's appointment and explain the situation. By the way, you can use the period calendar http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/yourperiod.jsp  to chart your cycle.

Good Luck, Iris