Brandyfan, I know exactly what you are talking about. I finally went to the doctor when I was 15 and started the pill to control my period. I have something that causes irregular bleeding, sever cramps, random periods and a few other things. Sorry, I cannot remember what it is called. The pill has worked wonders for me. There are a few different types of pills one of them being seasonal which you can take for 3 months straight and the new one called Lybrel. The lybrel you can take the entire year and not have a period. I worked in a pharmacy for a years so I know a little about the pill. They is also the patch that you change once a month. I also know a few woman that have had many problems with the shot. What ever you choose just make sure that you do the research and understand that not every medication works the same for everyone. I hope this helps. Shy