What Causes Irregular Periods?

Posted on Sun, 19 Oct 2014

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Question : Hi im 38, have had irregular periods for sometime. I have recently got in a new relstionship last month my period lasted 4 days, this month I have had a 4 day bleed stopped for 2 days then found that I started a light bleed n now stopped again. What can b causing this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

You should know that period date may alter for 1 to 7 days normally due to mental stress, emotional upset, psychological factor, hormonal disturbance etc.

However, some other reasons of irregular period like pelvic infection, irregular diet pattern, over weight, Poly Cystic Ovary, thyroid disturbance (Hypothyroid), high prolactin level etc should be ruled out.

Here, I suggest to undergo one pelvic ultrasound scan and complete hormone tests under the guidance of local GYNECOLOGIST. It will help to confirm the diagnosis. Take treatment according to that.

Take healthy balanced diet, control body weight, avoid mental stress by yoga or meditation and maintain genital hygiene properly.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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