Irregular menstrual cycle refers to a change in regular menstrual periods or menses.
Menses is a natural way of cleaning of the uterus and vagina of sperm and bacteria that are carried. [Facts about menstrual cycle]
A menstrual cycle is measured from the start of one menses to the start of another.
Mostly it ranges anywhere from 21 to 35 days.
Every woman usually has a certain cycle length that is rather constant but sometimes varies 1-2 days per month.
Remember that the onset of menses for every 35 days (regularly) is not considered as irregular menstrual cycle.
However, irregular menstrual cycles can be either of short term or long-term irregularity.
Long-term irregularity can be anything from a cycle that changes in length from month to month to the experience of various abnormal symptoms such as heavy bleeding, no cycle for months for a period of time, very painful periods or ovulation.
Short-term irregularity can be due to any of the causes such as fatigue, stress, and over exercise which generally occurs infrequently.
Irregular menstrual cycle has become common problem among women today. It is found that one out of every five women suffer with this problem. There are several reasons for a menstrual cycle to become irregular.
Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycle
The cause of irregular menstrual cycle is mostly related to stresses, tension, ingested medications and caffeine, a substance that disrupt corpus luteum function or even act as anticoagulant blood thinners.
Remember that fluctuation in periods indicates the beginning of disturbance in the natural chain of hormonal events that manage menstruation.
Cigarette smoking is another reason for irregular menstrual cycles because it shortens the follicular phase. It also shortens the luteal phase if smoking is heavy. However, extreme alcohol intake is also a reason for irregular menstrual cycle.
The other common responsible factors for irregular menstrual cycle are: significant weight gain or loss, over-exercise, breastfeeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance, poor nutrition, medications, chemotherapy eating disorders, hormonal imbalance, recent childbirth, miscarriage or uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis).
The occasional skipped menses cycle is not the only symptom of this problem. However, continued abnormality in period is also an indication of irregular ovulation and irregular menstrual cycle. If you notice this problem, then right away consult your gynecologist for appropriate treatment.
Treatment for Irregular Menstrual Cycle
Your gynecologist will refer to your medical history and conduct a physical examination. As irregular menstrual cycle is treated according to the cause, it is determined with a blood test, ultrasound and biopsy.
Often hormonal imbalance will be the major cause for irregular menstrual cycle, which can be treated with appropriate drugs or hormones. Surgical removal of polyps or fibroids may also be done, if required.
Treatment for irregular menses is also based on your plan for children. If you decide to have pregnancy, then a hormonal contraceptive or supplement will be prescribed to regulate your menstrual cycles.
Never get tense regarding slight change or variation in your regular menstrual period. More than 50 percent of healthy women have the problem of Irregular menstrual cycle. However, consult your gynecologist if you are always with irregular menses.
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thank you for this interesting matter
Plese help me
its been months n i’ve not got my periods…
Hi sheila,
Not getting the periods is mainly related to various health problems. Particularly hormonal changes is the main reason for irregularity in the periods. Exposing to high stress levels is also the cause for missing the periods. It is better to have proper health check up. Consult your doctor to know the reason behind not getting the periods. She can suggest you the necessary treatment.
Please help me.I have irregular periods.My periods,when takes place,lasts for more than 15 days.Then again it starts after 1-2 months later..
Hi Asd,
Your irregular periods can be due to hormonal changes. The hormonal changes takes place due to many reasons like stress, diet, pregnancy, exercise, menarche, menopause and hormonal birth control pills.
If you are experiencing irregular periods with extreme cramping, heavy period bleeding, nausea, dizziness, or fainting from a year or so, you should visit a gynecologist.
hi ,
i am siri..i am suffering from irregular periods …it will come once in 2 months or some times more… i am married women …can i get pregnency with this problem
i’m 16 yrs old and i have had a rapid weight loss of 10kg after travelling & stress caused due to studies. i usually have irregular periods & even used to before losing weight. at the start of this month i’ve been noticing frequent urination and experience pain below my navel. very less urine occurs everytime i urinate. why is this happening? is it something serious?
I loved your write up.
Hi
Its been 4 months i havent got my period .iam married and iam looking for children which is major problem now .plz canu advice any medicine to get immediately my periods , i’ve been taking progynova tab regularly.
my husband and i have been trying to get pregnant for six months and knowing that we havent been trying all that long i am still getting frustrated with my irregularity. my cycles have gone as follows:18, 42, 38, and now im on day 40 and havent had signs yet. took a test 3 days ago and it was negative. what should i do?
using registrone tablet gets cycle start…
want more details or information on regular menses r pregnency u can watch google site in that type menses r menstrual cycle.ok
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I have no idea when my period is ever coming. I’m anywhere from 45-69 days apart.
I never get any tell tale signs its about to arrive such as cramps, breast tenderness, etc.
I’ve never been to an ob either.
thoughts?
hi please help me its been almost one year i haven’t gotten my period . what should i do ?????
I’ve always had this fear that I cant have kids. Feel like its true, never been pregant, i’m 26. And my periods are so irregular. Should I stop drinkin coffeee. Every 15- 24 days i get my period. What should I do?
From the beginning i have irregular periods, now am 25 years old, unmarried. i am not able to loose my weight even on diet and exerises…. i dont have thyroid or pco’s but still my periods are irregular like 2-3 months late canu suggest me what should i do….