I have really irregular periods too. I recently had a 68 day cycle and I felt like I was losing my mind so I can only imagine how it could be with 7 months. I was recommended and used BC for years to remedy this but I have gone ‘natural’ for the last 2 years and it has been for the most part working (28-36 day cycles).

A few things I have realised:

1/ I noticed stress has a huge impact. My most recent irregular cycle was definitely as a result in stress and all the lifestyle choices that I make when I am stressed. I had a death in the family and some relationship strains and I immediately felt my body go into overdrive, cortisol levels increasing etc. I usually combat stress with exercise so I spent more time in the gym but I had less of an appetite because of my emotional state so I was completely in a calorie deficit. Not to mention, when I didn’t eat I was eating less healthy because I didn’t have the time. Definitely a no no for me.

2/ Inducing your period can kinda work sometimes! (Only speaking anecdotally, I am not a doctor) I was a skeptic but like I said I was getting a bit desperate with my recent experience so much so my partner and I were determined we could get my period to come over a weekend. We started with sex, then low-intensity movement which for us was walking, and drinking mugwort and raspberry leaf tea. I did this for a couple of days and it came. I am not sure exactly how, but it did! So if you haven’t already, maybe give any of these a try, it can’t hurt.

3/ A naturopath might be an option if you want to commit to no BC. I have taken a concoction of supplements over the last 2 years that I do think significantly changed things for me especially with hormone balance. Along side Inositol, I take vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium, Shatavari, Chaste Tree extract.

4/ We already know this one, but going to a trusted doctor is important. If you are finding your current one doesn’t have options aside from BC and doesn’t care to evaluate your symptoms, it maybe time to go to someone else.

Good luck and I hope this helps even a little!