Irregular periods: what to track before a consultation
A simple record of timing, bleeding and symptoms can make your first clinical conversation more useful.
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Record dates, not predictions
Note the first day of bleeding and the number of days it lasts. App predictions can be useful reminders, but the dates you observed are the clinical context.
Describe the bleeding
Record spotting between periods, bleeding after sex, flooding, clots or needing to change protection unusually often. Mention if bleeding disrupts sleep, work or travel.
Add symptoms that occur alongside it
Pain, faintness, tiredness, acne, hair changes, weight changes and pregnancy possibility can help shape the assessment. Include medicines and contraception.
Bring previous information
Keep dated blood results, scans and a medicine list together if you have them. Old information may still be useful; new testing should answer a clear question.
Know when to seek prompt care
Heavy bleeding with dizziness, fainting, chest pain, breathlessness, severe pain or an urgent pregnancy concern needs prompt local medical assessment rather than a routine callback.
Questions to ask
Ask what possible causes are being considered, whether an examination or selected test is needed, what the result could change and when follow-up should happen.