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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Irregular Periods Along With Extreme Pelvic Pain?

Hello Dr. Andrew. I am a 21 year old female andive always had iregular periods and extremely painful pelvic pains. the pains come and go sometimes i feel them once or twice a month other times its a few times throughout the week. im tiered of feeling this way and ignoring the issue. i would like to know if u have any idea of what this could be or any other medical advice.
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Hello dear,
Understand your concern.
Following are the causes of irregular periods with extreme pelvic pain:
1. Hormonal imbalance
2. Depression
3. Excessive weight gain and weight loss
4. PCOS
5. Endometriosis
6. Thyroid problem
7. Pelvic inflammatory disease.
8. Diabetes
9. Excessive smoking

Consult the gynecologist
Go the following test
1. Pelvic examination
2. USG
3. ELISA and Nucleic acid amplification test to diagnose STD infection
4. Hormone profile: LH,FSH, Estrogen, Progesterone, thyroid profile, prolactin

Treatment are as follow:
1.Limit caffeine, salt and nicotine from a few days before your period until two weeks after it
2. Healthy lifestyle
3 Stretching and regular exercise routines will reduce cramping and menstrual pain.
4. Yoga can be extremely helpful to reduce both the physical and mental symptoms
5. Massage can also help both physical and emotional symptoms. also relieve depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
6. Hot baths help with cramping, back pain and relaxation.
7. Sleep of atleast 8 hours
8. Tablet Meftal spas two times daily
9. Maintain hygiene in pelvic area,wear loose pure cotton underwear.

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar


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What Causes Irregular Periods Along With Extreme Pelvic Pain?

Hello dear, Understand your concern. Following are the causes of irregular periods with extreme pelvic pain: 1. Hormonal imbalance 2. Depression 3. Excessive weight gain and weight loss 4. PCOS 5. Endometriosis 6. Thyroid problem 7. Pelvic inflammatory disease. 8. Diabetes 9. Excessive smoking Consult the gynecologist Go the following test 1. Pelvic examination 2. USG 3. ELISA and Nucleic acid amplification test to diagnose STD infection 4. Hormone profile: LH,FSH, Estrogen, Progesterone, thyroid profile, prolactin Treatment are as follow: 1.Limit caffeine, salt and nicotine from a few days before your period until two weeks after it 2. Healthy lifestyle 3 Stretching and regular exercise routines will reduce cramping and menstrual pain. 4. Yoga can be extremely helpful to reduce both the physical and mental symptoms 5. Massage can also help both physical and emotional symptoms. also relieve depression, anxiety and panic attacks. 6. Hot baths help with cramping, back pain and relaxation. 7. Sleep of atleast 8 hours 8. Tablet Meftal spas two times daily 9. Maintain hygiene in pelvic area,wear loose pure cotton underwear. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar