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What Causes Sudden Irregularity In Periods?

hi, I am a 26 year old unmarried female. i have not had my periodds since the last two months. this used to happen a lot during my teenage years, but was attributed to a sedantary lifestyle. Now when i spoke to my gynac, he said it was stress. the frequency of missing periods has increased during the last few months. Please advise. Blood test shows normal TSH level.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Irregularity in periods is seen during menarche or at the time of onset of periods.
However, menstrual cycles become regular within few months.
Irregular or missing of periods at the age of 26 need to be investigated.
Missing of periods can be due to stress and anemia.
Thus, complete hemogram also needs to be done to determine the level of hemoglobin.
In case anemia is detected, appropriate action needs to be taken.
Hormonal imbalance can also lead to irregular periods.
Thyroid disorders can also lead to irregularity in menstrual cycle.
A normal TSH level rules out thyroid disorder.
Hormonal disorders can also lead to irregular menstruation.
Thus besides TSH other hormones also need to be investigated to detect any hormonal disorder.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Sudden Irregularity In Periods?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Irregularity in periods is seen during menarche or at the time of onset of periods. However, menstrual cycles become regular within few months. Irregular or missing of periods at the age of 26 need to be investigated. Missing of periods can be due to stress and anemia. Thus, complete hemogram also needs to be done to determine the level of hemoglobin. In case anemia is detected, appropriate action needs to be taken. Hormonal imbalance can also lead to irregular periods. Thyroid disorders can also lead to irregularity in menstrual cycle. A normal TSH level rules out thyroid disorder. Hormonal disorders can also lead to irregular menstruation. Thus besides TSH other hormones also need to be investigated to detect any hormonal disorder. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri