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What Causes Irregular Periods?
Hi there I am needing some advice on my irregular period cycle. For as long as I can remember I have always had my period once a fortnight the only way I can regulate it is by being on the pill. But as soon as I come of it, it goes back to being like it was before. I am wanting to try an conceive shortly and wondering how this will work with my cycle. I have had tests done and all my hormones come back normal as well as a ultrasound I have had done. Is there anything else you can suggest??
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Hi,
Besides normal hormonal changes, irregular periods can be caused or aggravated by other physical and lifestyle factors including stress. Health Conditions like eating disorders, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Thyroid dysfunction, Uterine abnormalities (fibroids, cysts, polyps, endometriosis), Irritable bowel syndrome,Tuberculosis, Recent birth, miscarriage, or dilation and curettage ("D&C") Liver disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Anemia, Lifestyle Triggers can also lead irregular periods.
And lifestyle triggers like significant weight gain or loss, like Over-exercise, Poor nutrition, Smoking, Drug use, excess caffeine, Excessive alcohol use, Increased stress, Medication use, Breastfeeding etc. After taking all the above mentioned factors in consideration get a full body health check up along with a USG scan on day 5 of your cycle, stop using the pill and see a doctor with test results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef
Besides normal hormonal changes, irregular periods can be caused or aggravated by other physical and lifestyle factors including stress. Health Conditions like eating disorders, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Thyroid dysfunction, Uterine abnormalities (fibroids, cysts, polyps, endometriosis), Irritable bowel syndrome,Tuberculosis, Recent birth, miscarriage, or dilation and curettage ("D&C") Liver disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Anemia, Lifestyle Triggers can also lead irregular periods.
And lifestyle triggers like significant weight gain or loss, like Over-exercise, Poor nutrition, Smoking, Drug use, excess caffeine, Excessive alcohol use, Increased stress, Medication use, Breastfeeding etc. After taking all the above mentioned factors in consideration get a full body health check up along with a USG scan on day 5 of your cycle, stop using the pill and see a doctor with test results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef
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