Menstrual irregularity refers to changes in the regularity, duration, or flow of menstrual periods. Menstrual irregularity is common and can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, weight changes, stress, or certain medical conditions. Symptoms of menstrual irregularity may include missed periods, heavy or prolonged bleeding, or irregular bleeding between periods. Treatment options for menstrual irregularity depend on the underlying cause and may include medication, lifestyle changes, or surgery.
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Query: Hello doctor,Last month, a week after menstruation I had spotting. I started seeing traces of blood after using the toilet and my discharge appeared like chocolate sometimes. I got UTI tests done and I have UTI and hormonal imbalance. I am taking antibiotics currently. I have been having a normal cy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Irregular menstrual periods could be a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease which is an infection of the female genital tract. It is also a symptom of hormonal imbalance. Investigations that may narrow the diagnosis i... Read Full »
I have irregular menstrual cycle which is affecting ovulation calculation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My period is irregular although it comes every month. The cycle length varies every month. Only on a few occasions will I get the same cycle length. For example, my period can come within the range of 29 to 41 days. It might be 29 days this month and 33 days next month. It is so unpred... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Several hormones regulate a woman's menstrual cycle. Estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone, to name a few. There are also some other factors that affect menstruation such as i... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I had my periods 44 days back and then I took an I-pill nine days after that within an hour of intercourse. I got bleeding six days after taking the I-pill which lasted for five days and till now I did not get my periods.What could be the reason? Please help me.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The most common cause of a missed menstrual period is conception. There is sometimes a loss of blood via the vagina when the fertilized ovum is implanted into the lining of the uterus. This is known as implantation bl... Read Full »