- 08/April/2019
Irregular Periods: Causes, Indication - Ananthapuri Hospitals
Your menstrual period is a good indicator of what is happening inside your body. The duration and severity of bleeding vary from one woman to another. These are the indications of a normal menstrual period
- It happens once every 24-38 days
- The bleeding continues for 4-8 days
WHAT ARE MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES?
Irregularities in menstruation can be many things. Your cycle could be too long, or it could be too short. Your flow could be too heavy, or it could be too light. You may have severe abdominal pain during your periods, which interferes with your daily life. Sometimes an ‘irregularity’ could mean that you do not get your periods at all!
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES?
Menstrual irregularities can have many causes:
- Stress
- Anaemia
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Hormonal imbalance
- Malnutrition
- Pelvic pathology
- high and low BMI
- Eating disorders
- Contraceptive pills
- Thyroid problems
WHAT CAN MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES TELL YOU?
A menstrual irregularity should not be taken lightly. Menstrual irregularities are not just a deterrent to your daily life - they can also be an indication of other health problems:
- Thyroid
- Anaemia
- Endometriosis
- Thrombophilia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine polyps or fibroids
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
If you experience any menstrual irregularities consistently for three or more menstrual cycles, better to be discussed or consult gynaecologist.
As always, if you need to clear your doubts about your periods, you can book an appointment with the doctors from our excellent Gynecology Department. Call us at +919400332777 or visit our hospital at Chacka, NH Bypass, Thiruvananthapuram.