Question
(11/04/2011):
Title:
My periods are quite irregular since last year.
Sir,
I am 20 year old, my periods are quite irregular since last year.
Earlier
I had normal flows but since many months neither the periods nor the
flow are on specified date
I.e.
the flow is less and goes on to 6-8 days which earlier would last
up to 7 days.
Sir,
please help me.
Other
days I have certain white discharge and I feel mild back pain.
Answer:
The most
common causes of irregular periods include:
- Eating
disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
- Increased
or excessive weight loss.
- Stress
or emotional problems.
- Hormonal
problems (such as thyroid malfunctions, for example).
- Travel.
- Doing
too much exercise: if you're an athlete and train very hard, you will
stop menstruating because the body wants to survive and save energy.
Menstruation takes energy.
- Problems
in the organs in the pelvis (such as polycystic ovaries, for example)
- Medications
such and birth-control pills can affect the frequency and / or intensity
of menstruation.
- Breastfeeding.
Usually
the cause is hormonal and often facilitated by the presence of polycystic
ovaries.
Polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder among women
of reproductive age.
It requires
a pelvic ultrasound and a blood test for diagnosis.
You may
find more information related to your question at:
Other
reasons for abnormal/irregular periods
Vaginal
white discharge
Slight
bleeding and blood spotting | Polycystic ovaries
Polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a endocrine disorder (hormone imbalance)
Early
diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome may help reduce
your risk of long-term complications, such as type 2 diabetes, high
blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Talk
with your doctor if you have menstrual irregularities - such as infrequent
periods, prolonged periods or no menstrual periods - and have excess
hair on your face and body or acne.
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