Irregular periods!

I’m 15 and I’ve had periods for just over a year now. My periods are still insanely irregular and I’m getting fed up of all the ruined underwear and nasty suprises 🤒 A close friend is on birth control for her irregular and heavy periods and it apparently works a treat for her. I’m wondering if I should visit my gp or stick it out for a while to see if it straightens out.. after speaking to my mum about it she told me she had irregular periods her whole life and I’m hoping I don’t have the same 😫😫