Started Getting Irregular Period. What Is Causing This And Required Treatment?

Posted on Sat, 16 Feb 2013

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Question : My daughter is 22 years old . She is facing a gynic problem. Last month her periods were over on 30th XXXXXXX However she experienced bleeding again on 7th of Feb. It stopped after few hours. Again bleeding has started today on 15th Feb. It is continuing since afternoon. Please suggest remedy and reasons for such happenings. This month she has started taking M2 tone syrup since Feb 8th.

Answered by Dr. Nilofer AR (17 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Intermittent vaginal bleeding is something to be of concern.
Before coming to a diagnosis can you provide me following clarifications.
1. Is her previous cycles regular?
2. Is she on contraceptives?
3. Is bleeding associated with pain abdomen?
4. What is her weight?

Waiting for your reply
regards,
Dr Nilofer

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nilofer AR (1 hour later)

She is unmarried. Her previous periods were regular. Her weight is 46 kg height is 5ft7 inches. During periods first two daya she has abdominal pain

Answered by Dr. Nilofer AR (12 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for your reply.

From your description above, she seems to be underweight.
Her menstrual irregularities are due to hormonal imbalance in the body.
Underweight or excess weight loss causes such hormonal imbalance.

I recommend following suggestions:
1. Tablet tranexamic acid to reduce her bleeding immediately.
2. Consult a Gynecologist to detect cause of hormonal imbalance.
3. Serum hormonal imbalance profile like FSH, LH, Thyroid levels.
4. Have a balanced nutritious diet.

Usually menstrual irregularities are completely normalized by progesterone supplements. So do not worry. Consult your doctor for prescription.

Hope this helps. You may write to me for further clarifications.
regards,
Dr Nilofer

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar