What Causes Irregular Menstruation And Acne Breakouts On Face After A Radiotherapy?

Posted on Sun, 20 Mar 2016

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Question : I had a lumpectomy in September 2015 and radiotherapy in December. My periods have changed now the last one lasting 14 days but light and I have an acne breakout too. Is it all related?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to radiotherapy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Having radiotherapy causes an irregular pattern of bleeding during the periods. It can cause absence of periods or delayed periods for a few weeks also. Your bleeding pattern will restore to normal in next few weeks. Please do not worry. Try to have a regular and healthy diet.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 minutes later)

thank you for your response, Is the acne breakout also related? Has it got to do with hormones?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acne can be hormone related.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Acne breakout is related to hormonal changes in the body. It is associated with delay in periods or decreased blood flow during periods.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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