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Irregular Periods

Irregular periods means the days between two menstrual periods keep changing, heavy or light period than usual, or the duration of periods varies. Some of the common causes include placement of intrauterine device (IUD), using birth control pills, PCOS, stress, an overactive or underactive thyroid, and uterine fibroids.

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Why do I get prolonged foul odor vaginal bleeding?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old and mostly likely anemic. Before two months, my period lasted longer than normal and the bleeding stopped after 8 to 10 days. My last period started on the correct date and I am still bleeding. I thought it was finished after my normal five day streak, but I leaked blood...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can bleed more sometimes due to irregular menses because of hormonal (chemical) levels of your body and its effect. But, you can bleed also due to cervical erosions and infection there. I personally never recommend tampons. Because, your menstrual blood contains som...  Read Full »

I took an I-pill after sex, but now I am experiencing abdominal pain and my monthly cycle has changed. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old and had sex for the first time a few years back. I took a tablet of I-pill on the same day. Later I got my periods like a normal cycle. Then had sex again after a few days and took a tablet I-pill again. My period cycle looks like not a normal cycle. Again after a few ...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The first i-Pill is not a ‘use when required medicine. It is an emergency contraceptive pill. This means if you think the routine contraceptive method fails then take it as an emergency. When you take I-pill like this, it is very difficult to say whether it worked or not....  Read Full »

Can periods be induced if they are late, and urine pregnancy test is negative?

Query: Hello doctor, I induced my period last month due to its delay after confirming no pregnancy. This month as well period is delayed by a week, but the urine pregnancy test says negative. Should I induce periods every month? I am trying to get pregnant after taking treatment for hypothyroidism. I have...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If HSG (hysterosalpingography) is normal and you have irregular periods. Then have to try a different dose of medicines to induce ovulation and do an ovulation study. If required, then injection for healing ovulation can be done. Intercourses after ovulation for five da...  Read Full »

I suffer from PCOD with irregular cycles even after having a child. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from PCOD from my puberty for about 16 years. I am blessed with a 2 year old kid after an IUI. Still, I have irregular cycle and the flow is heavy.  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your hemoglobin level is normal and you do not want pregnancy now, then no need to do anything for your PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), because it is not harming your body. You can take some medicines for reducing your flow during menses. And if you want regular...  Read Full »

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