What Is The Reason For Irregular Period ?

Posted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023

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Question : Hi, I am 27 years old. I mostly have regular period sometimes they delay for a week. But this cycle it been 11 days I didn’t get my periods my breats are sore and negative pregnancy test. I have been losing weight for past 2 months this is my 3rd month but my periods were on time for the past 2 months. Can you recommend something for my delayed periods thanks.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to hormonal imbalance.

Detailed Answer:
hi,

I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance cause by PCOS.
PCOS is a endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance will be there due to cyst in ovary ,facial hair growth and weight gain maybe there
As it is a lifestyle disease ,you have to change your lifestyle, eat high protein diet with lots of vegetables and fruits and exercise regularly.
Get your hemoglobin,HbA1c and TSH level and ultrasound pelvis.
No need to worry about it and take progesterone for withdrawal bleeding.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (10 minutes later)

Hi, thank you for you answer. I have been eating a healthy diet for past almost 3 months with a lot of protein and fruits. I did lost weight and didn’t notice any facial hair. Do you think I will get my periods anytime soon? I am really worried.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you may get it soon.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
Yes you may get your period soon.
No need to worry about it.
If not resume than you can take progesterone
Hope found useful
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (15 hours later)

Hi thank you for your answer. I will wait for a few days. Can you please tell me how much which progesterone supplement should I take if it does not resume? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
Yes,you can wait for some time.
You can take progesterone twice daily for 5days.
Hope found useful
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 days later)

Hi,
I got my periods without any medication a few days ago. I have another question I sometimes have severe PMS symptoms, and I am not good with medicines. Can you suggest me anything which can reduce those symptoms. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to hormonal imbalance

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your reply and sorry for the delay.
Your PMS symptoms are due to hormonal imbalance and needs lifestyle changes.
If pain is more you can take analgesic medication.
Eat high protein diet with lots of vegetables and fruits.
Hope found useful
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla